Inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus replication

ABSTRACT

Compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions and methods for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are set forth:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for thetreatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Moreparticularly, the invention provides novel inhibitors of HIV,pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods forusing these compounds in the treatment of HIV infection. The inventionalso relates to methods for making the compounds hereinafter described.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the result of infection byHIV. HIV continues to be a major global public health issue. In 2015, anestimated 36.7 million people were living with HIV (including 1.8million children)—a global HIV prevalence of 0.8%. The vast majority ofthis number live in low- and middle-income countries. In the same year,1.1 million people died of AIDS-related illnesses.

Current therapy for HIV-infected individuals consists of a combinationof approved anti-retroviral agents. Close to four dozen drugs arecurrently approved for HIV infection, either as single agents, fixeddose combinations or single tablet regimens; the latter two containing2-4 approved agents. These agents belong to a number of differentclasses, targeting either a viral enzyme or the function of a viralprotein during the virus replication cycle. Thus, agents are classifiedas either nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs),non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), proteaseinhibitors (PIs), integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs), orentry inhibitors (one, maraviroc, targets the host CCR5 protein, whilethe other, enfuvirtide, is a peptide that targets the gp41 region of theviral gp160 protein). In addition, a pharmacokinetic enhancer(cobicistat or ritonavir) can be used in combinations withantiretroviral agents (ARVs) that require boosting.

Despite the armamentarium of agents and drug combinations, there remainsa medical need for new anti-retroviral agents. High viral heterogeneity,drug-associated toxicity, tolerability problems, and poor adherence canall lead to treatment failure and may result in the selection of viruseswith mutations that confer resistance to one or more antiretroviralagents or even multiple drugs from an entire class (Beyrer, C., PozniakA. HIV drug resistance—an emerging threat to epidemic control. N. Engl.J. Med. 2017, 377, 1605-1607; Gupta, R. K., Gregson J., et al. HIV-1drug resistance before initiation or re-initiation of first-lineantiretroviral therapy in low-income and middle-income countries: asystematic review and meta-regression analysis. Lancet Infect. Dis.2017, 18, 346-355; Zazzi, M., Hu, H., Prosperi, M. The global burden ofHIV-1 drug resistance in the past 20 years. PeerJ. 2018, DOI10.7717/peerj.4848). As a result, new drugs are needed that are easierto take, have high genetic barriers to the development of resistance andhave improved safety over current agents. In this panoply of choices,novel mechanisms of action (MOAs) that can be used as part of thepreferred antiretroviral therapy (ART) can still have a major role toplay since they should be effective against viruses resistant to currentagents.

Certain potentially therapeutic compounds have now been described in theart and set forth in Blair, Wade S. et. al. Antimicrobial Agents andChemotherapy (2009), 53(12), 5080-5087, Blair, Wade S. et al. PLoSPathogens (2010), 6(12), e1001220, Thenin-Houssier, Suzie; Valente,Susana T. Current HIV Research, 2016, 14, 270-282, and PCT Patentapplications with the following numbers: WO 2012065062, WO 2013006738,WO 2013006792, WO 2014110296, WO 2014110297, WO 2014110298, WO2014134566, WO 2015130964, WO2015130966, WO 2016033243, WO2018035359,WO2018203235, WO 2019161017, and WO 2019161280.

What is now needed in the art are additional compounds which are noveland useful in the treatment of HIV. Additionally, these compounds shouldprovide advantages for pharmaceutical uses, for example, with regard toone or more of their mechanisms of action, binding, inhibition efficacy,target selectivity, solubility, safety profiles, bioavailability orreduced frequency of dosing. Also needed are new formulations andmethods of treatment which utilize these compounds.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Briefly, in one aspect, the present invention discloses a compound ofFormula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein:X¹ and X² are independently selected from H, F, Cl, and —CH₃, and X³ isH, F, Cl, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —OCHF₂, or —OCF₃ with the proviso that within thegroup X¹, X², and X³ the substituent Cl is not used more than twice andthe substituent —CH₃ is not used more than twice;R¹ is hydrogen, Cl, or CH₃;R² is hydrogen, C₁-C₃alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, orC₃-C₆cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1-2 fluorines;R³ is C₁-C₃alkyl or C₃-C₄ cycloalkyl;G¹ is phenyl optionally substituted 1-3 times with a substituentindependently selected from fluorine, chlorine, —CH₃, and —OCH₃, or G¹is selected from:

wherein G² and G³ are independently selected from hydrogen andC₁-C₃alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines;G⁴ is —C(CH₃)₂OH, —SO₂(C₁-C₄alkyl), or C₁-C₃alkyl optionally substitutedwith 1-3 fluorines;G⁵ is H, F, C₁-C₄alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, orO(C₁-C₄alkyl) optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines;G⁶ is H, F, or C₁;G⁷ is H, F, C₁, C₁-C₄alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, orO(C₁-C₄alkyl) optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines;G⁸ is F, C₁, —CN, C₁-C₄alkyl, or O(C₁-C₄alkyl) optionally substitutedwith 1-3 fluorines;G⁹ is —O(C₁-C₃alkyl), —O(C₃-C₄cycloalkyl), —SO₂(C₁-C₃alkyl), or—SO₂(C₃-C₄cycloalkyl);G¹⁰ is —OCH₃, —OCHF₂, or —OCF₃;W is selected from:

wherein R⁴ is methyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines.

In another aspect, the present invention discloses a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention discloses a method of treatingHIV infection in a human comprising administering a compound of FormulaI or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient.

In another aspect, the present invention discloses a compound of FormulaI or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in therapy.

In another aspect, the present invention discloses a compound of FormulaI or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in treating HIVinfection in a human.

In another aspect, the present invention discloses the use of a compoundof Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in themanufacture of a medicament for the treatment of HIV infection in ahuman.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W is thefollowing:

In another embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds ofFormula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W isthe following:

In another embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds ofFormula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W isone of the following:

wherein R⁴ is methyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R¹ is Cl; R² ismethyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl, or 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl; and R³ is methyl orcyclopropyl.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X³ is H.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X¹ is F, X² isF, and X³ is H.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein if X³ is H thenat least one of X¹ and X² is other than F.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G¹ is one ofthe following:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein thestereochemistry is as depicted below:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds of FormulaI, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein thestereochemistry is as depicted below:

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds and salts,selected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds and salts,selected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses compounds and salts,selected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In one embodiment, the present invention discloses the compound:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

The salts of the invention are pharmaceutically acceptable. Such saltsmay be acid addition salts or base addition salts. For a review ofsuitable pharmaceutically acceptable salts see, for example, Berge etal, J. Pharm, Sci., 66, 1-19, 1977.

Representative pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts include,but are not limited to, 4-acetamidobenzoate, acetate, adipate, alginate,ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate (besylate), benzoate, bisulfate,bitartrate, butyrate, calcium edetate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate(camsylate), caprate (decanoate), caproate (hexanoate), caprylate(octanoate), cinnamate, citrate, cyclamate, digluconate,2,5-dihydroxybenzoate, disuccinate, dodecylsulfate (estolate), edetate(ethylenediaminetetraacetate), estolate (lauryl sulfate),ethane-1,2-disulfonate (edisylate), ethanesulfonate (esylate), formate,fumarate, galactarate (mucate), gentisate (2,5-dihydroxybenzoate),glucoheptonate (gluceptate), gluconate, glucuronate, glutamate,glutarate, glycerophosphorate, glycolate, hexylresorcinate, hippurate,hydrabamine (N,N′-di(dehydroabietyl)-ethylenediamine), hydrobromide,hydrochloride, hydroiodide, hydroxynaphthoate, isobutyrate, lactate,lactobionate, laurate, malate, maleate, malonate, mandelate,methanesulfonate (mesylate), methylsulfate, mucate,naphthalene-1,5-disulfonate (napadisylate), naphthalene-2-sulfonate(napsylate), nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, palmitate,p-aminobenzenesulfonate, p-aminosalicyclate, pamoate (embonate),pantothenate, pectinate, persulfate, phenylacetate,phenylethylbarbiturate, phosphate, polygalacturonate, propionate,p-toluenesulfonate (tosylate), pyroglutamate, pyruvate, salicylate,sebacate, stearate, subacetate, succinate, sulfamate, sulfate, tannate,tartrate, teoclate (8-chlorotheophyllinate), thiocyanate, triethiodide,undecanoate, undecylenate, and valerate.

Representative pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts include,but are not limited to, aluminium,2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (TRIS, tromethamine),arginine, benethamine (NV-benzylphenethylamine), benzathine(N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine), bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, bismuth,calcium, chloroprocaine, choline, clemizole (1-pchlorobenzyl-2-pyrrolildine-1′-ylmethylbenzimidazole), cyclohexylamine,dibenzylethylenediamine, diethylamine, diethyltriamine, dimethylamine,dimethylethanolamine, dopamine, ethanolamine, ethylenediamine,L-histidine, iron, isoquinoline, lepidine, lithium, lysine, magnesium,meglumine (N-methylglucamine), piperazine, piperidine, potassium,procaine, quinine, quinoline, sodium, strontium, t-butylamine, and zinc.

In one embodiment, the compositions of this invention further comprise apharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In the method of this invention,preferred routes of administration are oral and by injection to deliversubcutaneously or intramuscularly. Therefore, preferred pharmaceuticalcompositions include compositions suitable for oral administration (forexample tablets) and compositions suitable for subcutaneous orintramuscular injection.

In another aspect the present invention discloses methods of preventingHIV infection in a human or reducing the risk of infection, comprisingadministering a compound or salt of this invention. Pre-exposureprophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at risk for HIV infection takedaily medicine to lower their chances of getting HIV infection. PrEP hasbeen shown to be effective in reducing the risk of infection.

The compounds and salts of this invention are believed to have as theirbiological target the HIV capsid and thus their mechanism of action isto modify in one or more ways the function of the HIV capsid. As usedherein, “HIV” or “Human Immunodeficiency Virus” refers to HIV-1 and/orto HIV-2.

The compounds and salts of the present invention may be employed aloneor in combination with other therapeutic agents. Combination therapiesaccording to the present invention thus comprise the administration ofat least one compound or salt of the invention, and the administrationof at least one other agent which may be useful in the treatment of HIVinfection. A compound or salt of the present invention, and the otheragent may be formulated and administered together in a singlepharmaceutical composition or may be formulated and administeredseparately. When formulated and administered separately, administrationmay occur simultaneously or sequentially in any order. Suitable otheragents include, for example, abacavir, atazanavir, bictegravir,cabotegravir, darunavir, delavirdine, didanosine, dideoxyinosine,dolutegravir, doravirine, efavirenz, elvitegravir, emtricitabine,etavirine, fosamprenavir, fostemsavir, GSK3640254, the antibody N6LS,GSK3739937/VH3739937 and GSK4000422/VH4000422, indinavir, lamivudine,lopinavir, maraviroc, nelfinavir, nevirapine, raltegravir, rilpiverine,ritonavir, saquinavir, slatravir, stavudine, tipranavir, tenofovir,tenofovir alafenamide, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, zalcitabine,zidovudine, and S-648414. Preferred agents include, for example,bictegravir, cabotegravir, dolutegravir, fostemsavir, islatravir, andlamivudine. Particularly preferred agents include, for example,bictegravir, cabotegravir, dolutegravir, fostemsavir, and lamivudine.

Examples LCMS Method A:

Column=Acquity BEH C18, 2.1×30 mm, 1.7 μm particles; Solvent A=0.1%Formic acid in 100% Water; Solvent B=0.1% Formic Acid in 100%Acetonitrile; Flow Rate=0.8 mL/min.; Start % B=5; Final % B=95; GradientTime=1.7 min, then a 0.2 min hold at 95% B; Wavelength=215 and 254 nm;ESI+ Range: 150 to 1500 Dalton; System: Agilent 1290 Infinity II.

LCMS Method B:

Column=Acquity UPLC BEH C18, 2.1×100 mm, 1.7 μm particles; SolventA=0.1% Formic acid in 95:5 Water:MeCN; Solvent B=0.1% Formic Acid in5:95 Water:MeCN; Flow Rate=0.8 mL/min; Start % B=0; Final % B=100;Gradient Time=3.5 min, then a 2 min hold at 100% B; Wavelength=220 and254 nm.

LCMS Method C:

Column=Acquity UPLC BEH C18, 2.1×100 mm, 1.7 μm particles; SolventA=0.1% Formic acid in 95:5 Water:MeCN; Solvent B=0.1% Formic Acid in5:95 Water:MeCN; Flow Rate=0.8 mL/min; Start % B=50; Final % B=100;Gradient Time=3.5 min, then a 2 min hold at 100% B; Wavelength=220 and254 nm.

HPLC Purification:

HPLC purification was performed following the general method describedbelow: Column=Waters XSelect CSH C18, 19×100 mm, 5 μm particles; SolventA=0.1% Formic Acid in 100% Water; Solvent B=Acetonitrile; Flow Rate=40mL/min.; Wavelength=215 and 254 nm; ESI+ Range: 150 to 2000 Dalton. Thecolumn was eluted with a gradient. The start % B and ending % B wereoptimized for each compound. Generally, the gradient ran for 6 minutesfollowed by a 2 minute hold at 98% B.

Preparation of bicyco[3.1.0]hexan-3-ol

To a stirred solution of cyclopent-3-enol (130 g, 1545 mmol) in DCM(1200 mL) under N₂ atmosphere at 0-5° C. was added dropwise a solutionof diethyl zinc in hexane (1.0 M, 3091 mL, 3091 mmol) over a period of 3h. To the solution at 0° C. was added dropwise a solution ofdiiodomethane (249 mL, 3091 mmol) in DCM (300 mL) over a period of 1 h.The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to 27° C. upon which formationof a white precipitation was observed. The mixture stirred for 16 h.Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC (SiO₂, 20% EtOAc/pet,Rf=0.3, UV-inactive, PMA-active). The reaction mixture was quenched viathe careful addition of aq. saturated NH₄Cl solution (1.5 L). Themixture was filtered through pad of Celite. The aqueous layer wasextracted with DCM (2×1 L). The combined organic layers were dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and then concentrated under reduced pressureto afford crude bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-ol as red liquid, 180 g. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.41-4.35 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.73 (d, J=13.9Hz, 2H), 1.35-1.25 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.14 (m, 1H), 0.57-0.43 (m, 2H). GCMS:m/z=98.1).

Preparation of bicyco[3.1.0]hexan-3-one

To a stirred solution of bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-ol (210 g, 2054 mmol) inDCM (5000 mL) under N₂ atmosphere at 0° C. was added portion-wiseDess-Martin periodinane (954 g, 225 mmol). The mixture was allowed towarm to 27° C. and was then stirred for 16 h. Progress of the reactionwas monitored by TLC (SiO₂, 20% Acetone/Hex, Rf=0.3, UV in-active,PMA-active). The reaction mixture was filtered through pad of Celite andthe filtrate was washed with aq. NaOH (1N, 8×1 L). The combined aqueousphases were extracted with DCM (5×1 L). The combined organic layers weredried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and then concentrated underreduced pressure (bath temperature: 20° C.) to afford crudebicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one as brown liquid. The liquid was furtherpurified by downward distillation at 70° C. to affordbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one as a pale yellow viscous liquid, 125 g (62%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.61-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 2H),1.54-1.46 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.86 (m, 1H), −0.01-−0.08 (m, 1H); GCMS:M/Z=96.1.

Preparation of 2-(2,2-difluoroacetyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one

To a stirred solution of bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one (125 g, 1274 mmol) inTHF (1500 mL) under N₂ atmosphere at −78° C. was added LDA (2.0 M inTHF, 0.701 L, 1402 mmol). The solution was stirred for 1 h at −78° C. Tothe solution was added slowly over 30 minutes a solution ofethyldifluoroacetate (174 g, 1402 mmol) in THF (300 mL) maintaining atemperature of −78° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to 27°C. and was then stirred for 1 h. Progress of the reaction was monitoredby TLC (SiO₂, 20% Acetone/Hexane, Rf=0.3, UV-active). The reactionmixture was quenched via the addition of aq. HCl (1N, 2000 mL). Themixture was stirred for 30 min. and then was extracted with EtOAc(3×1000 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1000mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford2-(2,2-difluoroacetyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one as a pale yellow viscousliquid, 180 g (71%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=6.18 (t, J=54.8 Hz, 1H),2.70-2.62 (m, 1H), 2.35 (d, J=19.4 Hz, 1H), 2.14 (br s, 1H), 1.26-1.21(m, 1H), 1.04-1.03 (m, 1H), 0.22-0.21 (m, 1H), LCMS: M/Z=173.17).

Preparation of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate

To a stirred solution of 2-(2,2-difluoroacetyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one(180 g, 910 mmol) in ethanol (2 L) under N₂ atmosphere at 27° C. wasadded ethyl 2-hydrazinylacetate hydrochloride (422 g, 2729 mmol)followed by sulfuric acid (20 mL, 375 mmol). The mixture was stirred for30 min. and then was heated to 100° C. and stirred for 16 h. Progress ofthe reaction was monitored by TLC (SiO₂, 20% Acetone/Hexane, Rf=0.3,UV-active). The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (2000 mL) and was washedwith water (2×1 L), brine (1.0 L), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered, and then was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was subjected to silica gel column chromatography(pet.:acetone 100:0→98:2) to afford ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetateas an off-white solid, 110 g (46%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=6.86 (t,J=54.8 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.14 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.88-2.79 (m, 1H),2.76-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.03(m, 1H), 0.14 (q, J=4.3 Hz, 1H).

Preparation of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5-oxo-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cycopropa[3,4]cycopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate

To a stirred solution of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate(110 g, 422 mmol) and Celite (395 g) in cyclohexane (3.5 L) at 0° C. wasadded portion wise pyridinium dichromate (794 g, 2110 mmol). To themixture under nitrogen atmosphere was added dropwise tert-butylhydroperoxide (355 mL, 2130 mmol) over a period of 10 min. The reactionmixture was warmed to 27° C. and was then stirred at that temperaturefor 48 h. Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC (SiO₂, 30%Acetone/pet, Rf=0.4, UV-active). The reaction mixture was filtered, andthe filter cake was extracted with EtOAc (1000 mL). The filtrate waswashed with saturated aq. Na₂S₂O₃ (2×500 mL); saturated aq. FeSO₄ (300mL); and then brine (500 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄; filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain thecrude title compound (150 g).

Preparation of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-4,4a-dihydrospiro[cycopropa[3,4]cycopenta[1,2-c]pyrazole-5,2′-[1,3]dithiolane]-1(3bH)-yl)acetate

To a stirred solution of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5-oxo-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate(75 g, 269 mmol) in DCM (1500 mL) at 27° C. under nitrogen atmospherewas added ethane-1,2-dithiol (43.0 mL, 511 mmol) followed by theaddition of boron trifluoride acetic acid (72.6 mL, 511 mmol). Thesolution was stirred for 16 h. Progress of the reaction was monitored byTLC (SiO₂, 20% Acetone/Pet, Rf=0.35, UV-Active). After completion, thereaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. and quenched via the addition ofaq. saturated NaHCO₃ (500 mL). The mixture was extracted with DCM(2×1000 mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (1000 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain a brown liquid. This material was subjected to silicagel column chromatography (Pet.:EtOAc 95:5→90:10) to afford ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-4,4a-dihydrospiro[cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazole-5,2′-[1,3]dithiolane]-1(3bH)-yl)acetateas an off-white solid, 80 g (74%). ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=6.61 (t,J=55.2 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.85 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.19 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 4H),2.63-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.38 (m, 1H), 1.30-1.24 (m, 4H), 0.65-0.60 (m,1H). LCMS M+H=346.9.

Preparation of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cycopropa[3,4]cycopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate

To a stirred solution of 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione(26.3 g, 92 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) at −70° C. under N₂ atmosphere wasadded HF-pyridine (2.460 g, 24.83 mmol). The solution was for 30 min. Tothe solution was added a solution of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-4,4a-dihydrospiro[cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazole-5,2′-1,3]dithiolane]-1(3bH)-yl)acetate(10 g, 25 mmol) in DCM (20 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to warmto −40° C. and then was stirred at that temperature for 1 h. Progress ofthe reaction was monitored by TLC (SiO₂, 30% EtOAc/Pet, Rf=0.3, UVin-active). The reaction mixture was quenched via the addition of aq.sat. NaHCO₃ (200 mL). The mixture was warmed to room temperature and wasthen extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL). The combined organics were washedwith brine (50 mL); dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄; filtered; and wereconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford a brown solid. Thismaterial was subjected to silica gel column chromatography (Pet.:EtOAc100:0→75-25) to afford ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetateas a pale yellow solid, 8.5 g (91%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=6.62 (t,J=55.2 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.18 (m, 2H), 2.51-2.37 (m, 2H),1.42-1.35 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.23 (m, 3H), 1.14-1.08 (m, 1H). LCMSM+H=293.07.

Preparation of2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cycopropa[3,4]cycopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid

To a stirred solution of ethyl2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetate(15 g, 50 mmol) in THF (17 mL) and MeOH (66 mL) at 0° C. under N₂atmosphere was added a solution of LiOH (1.788 g, 74.7 mmol) in water(66 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to 27° C. and was thenstirred for 3 h at that temperature. Progress of the reaction wasmonitored by TLC (SiO₂, 5% MeOH/DCM, Rf=0.2, UV Active). Aftercompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure; diluted with water (50 mL); and washed with EtOAc (2×250 mL)to remove impurities. The aqueous layer was adjusted to pH 2-3 using aq.HCl (1M), then was extracted with EtOAc (3×1000 mL). The combinedorganics were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄; filtered; and concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid as an off white solid, 14 g (98%). LCMS M+H=265.15.

Separation Affording2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cycopropa[3,4]cycopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid and2-((3bR,4aS)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cycopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid

2-(3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (5.5 g) was dissolved in isopropanol (20 mL). The solution wassubjected portion-wise to SFC chiral separation as follows:Instrument=Thar 80; column=Chiralpak IC 30×250 mm, 5 micron; solventA=super critical CO₂; solvent B=isopropanol with 0.5% isopropylamine(v/v); eluent composition=70% A:30% B; flow-rate=65 g/min;back-pressure=100 bar; temperature=30° C.; injection volume=2.5 mL;detection=220 nm.2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid was collected as peak eluting from 7.5 min. to 14 min;2-((3bR,4aS)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid was collected as a peak eluting from 2.7 min. to 5.8 min. For eachenantiomer, the resulting solution was concentrated under reducedpressure and the resulting solids were dissolved in EtOAc, then twicewashed with aq. citric acid (1M) followed by water followed by brine.The organic solution was dried over Na₂SO₄; filtered; then concentratedin vacuo to afford the separated enantiomer in 80-90% recovery.

Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

Synthesis Scheme: Step 1: Preparation of2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde

To a solution of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) (5.63 L, 4.5 V) in a round-bottomflask at 0-5° C. was added 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde (1.25 kg, 7.10 mol,1.0 equiv.) in portions at below 15° C. The reaction mass was stirred at0-5° C. for 30 min. A solution of freshly prepared nitration mixture[Prepared from Conc. H₂SO₄ (0.425 L, 0.34 V) and 70% HNO₃ (0.85 kg,13.49 mol, 1.30 equiv.) at 0° C.] was added to the above reactionmixture at below 10° C. [Note: Reaction is slightly exothermic (3-6°C.); so that addition is preferred at lower temperature]. The reactionmixture was stirred at 5-10° C. for 2-3 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by TLC), it was quenched with ice cold water (18.75L, 15 V) at below 25° C. Then the reaction mass was allowed warm to roomtemperature and stirred for 2 h. The solids were isolated by filtrationand then were washed with water (2.5 L, 2.0 V). Bulk residual water wasremoved from the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min.The crude wet solid was initially dried under air atmosphere; then in ahot air oven at 50-55° C. for 10-12 h (until moisture content is notmore than 5.0%) to get the dried title product,2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (1.44 kg, 92% yield) as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.44 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).

Step 2: Preparation of 2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile

(Step-2a) To a solution of DMSO (5.9 L, 5.0 V)) in a round-bottom flaskwas added 2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (1.17 kg, 5.31 mol, 1.0equiv.) at room temperature. After being stirred for 30 min at roomtemperature, hydroxylamine hydrochloride (0.63 kg, 9.04 mol, 1.70equiv.) was added and the reaction mass was stirred at room temperaturefor 3 h. After completion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), thereaction mass was quenched by the addition of ice-cold water (18.0 L,15.0 V) added at a rate sufficient to maintain the temperature below 30°C. (Observation: Solids formed upon water addition). The reaction masswas stirred at room temperature for 60-90 min. The solids were isolatedby filtration; washed with water (2.5 L, 2.0 V); followed by washingwith a mixture of acetone and hexanes (6.0 L, 1:1 ratio). Bulk residualwater was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for60-90 min. The wet solid was initially air dried and then finally driedin a hot air oven at 50-55° C. for 10-12 h (until moisture content wasnot more than 1.0%) to get the dried target product,2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde oxime (1.22 kg, 92% yield) as anoff-white solid. The crude product (which contains 10-20% of2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile) was used directly in the next stepwithout further purification.

(Step-2b) To a stirred solution of the crude oxime (preparationdescribed above, 1.13 kg, 4.80 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DCM (9.04 L, 8.0 V)at 0-5° C. was added triethylamine (“TEA”, 1.02 kg, 10.09 mol, 2.1equiv.). After being stirred for 5 min, methanesulfonyl chloride (0.60kg, 5.29 mol, 1.1 equiv.) was added (Observation: An exotherm is notedduring the addition) slowly at 15° C. Then the reaction mass was stirredat room temperature for 30-45 min. After completion of the reaction(progress of reaction was monitored by TLC; mobile phase: 20% ethylacetate in hexanes), the reaction mass was diluted with water (6.78 L,6.0 V); the organic layer was separated; and the aqueous layer wasextracted with DCM (3.4 L, 3.0 V). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (5.65 L, 5.0 V); dried over Na₂SO₄; and concentratedunder vacuum. The resulting crude solids were triturated with hexanes(4.50 L, 4.0 V) at room temperature. The wet material was dried in a hotair oven at 50-55° C. for 5-6 h to get the dried product,2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile (0.95 kg, 91% yield) as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.07 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H).

Step 3: Preparation of 4-chloro-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine

To a stirred solution of 2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile (750.0 g, 3.45mol, 1.0 equiv.) in ethanol (7.5 L, 10.0 V) at 15-20° C. was slowlyadded hydrazine hydrate (519.0 g, 10.36 mol, 3.0 equiv.) whilemaintaining the reaction mass below 25° C. (Observation: Addition isslightly exothermic and solid formation will begin upon addition). Thereaction mixture temperature was slowly raised to room temperature andthen the mixture was stirred for 3 h (Observation: the quantity ofsolids will increase during this time). After completion of the reaction(monitored by TLC), the mixture was diluted with water (7.5 L, 10.0 V)and further stirred for 1 h at room temperature. The solids wereisolated via filtration and then were washed with water (2.25 L, 3.0 V).The wet solid was washed with a 1:1 ratio mixture of acetone (1.875 L,2.5 V) and hexanes (1.875 L, 2.5 V). Bulk residual water was removedfrom the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The wetsolid was finally dried in a hot air oven for 7-8 h at 50° C. (untilmoisture content reaches below 1.5%) to get the dried product,4-chloro-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (549.0 g, 75% yield) as a brickred-colored solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.36 (bs, 1H), 8.20 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=8.40 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (bs, 2H).

Step 4: Preparation of 4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine

To a stirred solution of 4-chloro-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (500 g,0.42 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DMF (5.0 L, 10.0 V) at 5-10° C. was slowlyadded cesium carbonate (Cs₂CO₃) (1.91 kg, 5.88 mol, 2.5 equiv.) whilemaintaining the reaction mass below 10° C. After being stirred for 5-10min, dimethyl sulphate (326.3 g, 2.59 mol, 1.1 equiv.) was added whilemaintaining the reaction mass below 10° C. (Note: Slow addition ispreferred for obtaining more favorable regio-selectivity). Then, thereaction temperature was slowly raised to room temperature and stirringwas continued an additional 2 h at the same temperature. Aftercompletion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mass wasquenched by the addition of ice-cold water (15.0 L, 30.0 V) and theresulting mixture was then stirred for 6-8 h at room temperature. Thesolids were isolated via filtration and were then washed with water (1.5L, 3.0 V). The wet solid was washed with IPA (1.5 L, 3.0 V) followed byhexanes (1.0 L, 2.0 V). Bulk residual water was removed from the solidsby maintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The wet solid was driedin a hot air oven for 7-8 h at 50° C. (until moisture content is below1.0%). The isolated material,4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (319.0 g, 60% yield), wasused in the next step without further purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 7.97 (d, J=8.32 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.24 Hz, 1H), 4.63 (bs,2H), 3.96 (s, 3H).

Step 5: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1/indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

(Step 5a) To a solution of 4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine(625.0 g, 2.76 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DCM (6.25 L, 10.0 V) at 0-5° C. wasadded triethylamine (TEA) (837.0 g, 8.27 mol, 3.0 equiv.); followed bythe addition of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) (20.60 g, 0.165 mol, 0.06equiv.). The reaction mass was stirred for 5-10 min., thenmethanesulfonyl chloride (MsCI) (790.0 g, 6.89 mol, 2.5 equiv.) addedslowly while maintaining the reaction mass below 10° C. The reactionmixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and was then stirred for1.5-2.0 h. After completion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), themixture was diluted with water (6.25 L, 10.0 V) and then stirred at roomtemperature for 15 min. The organic layer was separated, and the aqueouslayer was extracted with DCM (6.25 L, 10.0 V). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (1.25 L, 2.0 V), dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated to get the crude solids. The solids were triturated withhexanes (1.25 L, 2.0 V) at room temperature to obtain the intermediate,N-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide,which was used directly in the next step.

(ii) To a stirred solution ofN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide(prepared above) in ethanol (10.5 L, 20.0 V) at room temperature wasadded slowly an aq. 5% NaOH solution (4.38 L, 7.0 V) [Note: Slowaddition is preferred via dropping funnel]. The reaction mass wasstirred at the same temperature for 3 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by TLC) [Sample preparation for TLC analysis: ˜1.0ml of sample acidified with aq. 2.0 N HCl to reach the pH: 2-3, extractit with ethyl acetate and analyze the organic layer by TLC], thereaction mass was cooled to 0-5° C. and the pH was adjusted to 2-3 bythe addition of aq. 2.0 N HCl (3.13 L, 5.0 V) while maintain thereaction temperature below 10° C. [Note: Precipitation occurred uponaddition of HCl and increased with stirring]. The reaction mixture waswarmed to room temperature and then stirred for 1.5-2.0 h. Solidsobtained were isolated via filtration and were then washed with water(1.25 L, 2.0 V); followed by washing with hexanes (1.25 L, 2.0 V). Bulkresidual water was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuumfiltration for 60-90 min. The wet material was dried in a hot air ovenat 50° C. for 6-7 h (Until the moisture content is below 1.0%) to getthe dried product,N-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide (640.0g, 76%) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.05 (d, J=8.32Hz, 1H), 7.32 (bs, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.28 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s,3H).

Step 6: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a mixture ofN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide (635.0g, 2.08 mol, 1.0 equiv.) and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (359.0 g,2.30 mol, 1.1 equiv.) in DMF (6.35 L, 10.0 V) at room temperature wasadded potassium carbonate (374.7 g, 2.70 mol, 1.3 equiv.). The reactionmixture was heated to 80-90° C. and maintained at that temperature for 3h. After completion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the mixture waspoured into ice cold water (19.05 L, 30.0 V) [Note: Slow quenching withvigorous stirring is preferred to avoid clumping as the productprecipitates]. The resulting solids were isolated via filtration andwashed with water (1.90 L, 3.0 V); then the solids were washed withhexanes (1.27 L, 2.0 V). Bulk residual water was removed from the solidsby maintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The isolated solid wasdissolved in Ethyl acetate (12.7 L, 20.0 V) and charcoal was added (63.5g). The mixture was heated to 60-70° C. and then stirred for 30-45 min.at that temperature. The mixture was filtered while still hot (40-50°C.) through a pad of Celite and the Celite pad was then extracted withethyl acetate (3.17 L, 5.0 V). The combined filtrates were concentratedto dryness under reduced pressure at below 50° C. Ethyl acetate (0.635L, 1.0 V) was added to the solids at room temperature. The resultantsolid suspension was stirred for 30 min. The solids were isolated viafiltration and then were washed with hexanes (1.27 L, 2.0 V). Residualwater was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for45-60 min. to afford the productN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methane sulfonamide (705.0 g, 80% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.99 (d, J=8.24 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.68 Hz, 2H), 7.19(d, J=8.24 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 4.95-4.76 (m, 2H), 4.17 (s,3H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 3H).

Step 7: Preparation ofN-(7-Amino-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a stirred suspension of zinc powder (540.0 g, 8.23 mol, 10.0 equiv.)in a mixture of THF (3.50 L, 10.0 V) and water (7.0 L, 20.0 V) at roomtemperature was added ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) (449.0 g, 8.23 mol, 10.0equiv.). To the mixture was addedN-(4-chloro-1-methyl-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(350 g, 0.823 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in THF (7.0 L, 20.0 V). The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 3-4 h. After completion ofthe reaction (monitored by in-process TLC/HPLC), the mixture was dilutedwith ethyl acetate (3.5 L, 10.0 V) and water (1.12 L, 2.5 V). Themixture was stirred for 15 min. The reaction mass was filtered through apad of Celite bed washing with ethyl acetate (1.75 L, 5.0 V). Thebi-phasic filtrate was collected, and the phases were separated. Theaqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3.50 L, 10.0 V). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (3.50 L, 10 V), driedover Na₂SO₄, and then concentrated in vacuo to afford a crude solid. Tothe crude product was added MTBE (3.25 L, 10 V) and the suspension wasstirred for 30 min at room temperature. The solids were isolated byfiltration. Bulk residual water was removed from the solids bymaintaining vacuum filtration for 30-45 min. The wet product was driedin a hot air oven (50° C.) for 2 h to afford the title product,N-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-methyl-1/indazol-3-yl)-1(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(276.0 g, 85% yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ7.29-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.86-6.79 (m, 2H), 6.42 (d, J=7.80 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.70(m, 2H), 4.25 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 5H), 2.98 (s, 3H).

Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

Step 1: Preparation of4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine

To a stirred solution of 4-chloro-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (180 g,0.85 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DMF (1.8 L, 10.0 V) at 10-15° C. was addedcesium carbonate (Cs₂CO₃) (551 g, 1.70 mol, 2.0 equiv.) at a ratenecessary to maintaining the reaction mass below 20° C. The mixture wasstirred for 5-10 min, then to the stirred mixture at 10-15° C. was added2,2-difluoroethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (133 mL, 0.93 mol, 1.1equiv.) at a rate necessary to maintain the reaction mass below 20° C.(Note: Slow addition is preferred to obtain more favorableregio-selectivity). The reaction mass was allowed to slowly warm to roomtemperature and was then stirred at the same temperature for 3 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mass wasquenched by the addition of ice-cold water (5.4 L, 30.0 V) and theresulting mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature with stirringfor 6-8 h. The solids were isolated via filtration and were then washedwith water (540 mL, 3.0 V). The wet solid was washed with hexanes (0.9L, 5.0 V). Bulk residual water was removed from the solids bymaintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The wet solid was dried ina hot air oven for 7-8 h at 50° C. (until the moisture content was below1.0%). The isolated material,4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (160 g, 71%yield), was used in the next step without further purification. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.05 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.00(tt, J₁=3.9 Hz, J₂=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.76-4.84 (m, 4H).

Step 2: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

Step 2a: To a solution of4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (170.0 g, 0.96mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DCM (1.7 L, 10.0 V) at 0-5° C. was added triethylamine (264 mL, 2.88 mol, 3.0 equiv.), followed by4-dimethylaminopyridine (3.4 g, 0.048 mol, 0.05 equiv.). The reactionmass was stirred for 5-10 min., then methanesulfonyl chloride (120 mL,2.4 mol, 2.5 equiv.) was added slowly while maintaining the reactionmass below 10° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to roomtemperature and then was stirred for 1.5-2.0 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by TLC), the mixture was diluted with water (1.7 L,10.0 V) and then stirred at room temperature for 15 min. The organiclayer was separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with DCM (1.7L, 10.0 V). The combined organic layers were washed with 10% brinesolution (340 mL, 2.0 V), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to affordthe product as a crude solid. The solids were triturated with hexanes(340 mL, 2.0 V) at room temperature to obtainN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1/Lindazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl) methanesulfonamide which was useddirectly in the next step.

Step 2b: To a stirred solution ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide (entirety of material prepared above) in ethanol (1.7L, 10.0 V) at room temperature was added slowly aq. 5% NaOH solution(1.19 L, 7.0 V) [Note: Slow addition is preferred via dropping funnel].The reaction mass was stirred at the same temperature for 3 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction [Sample preparation for TLC analysis: analiquot of reaction solution (˜1 mL) was acidified with aq. 2.0 N HCl toreach the pH 2-3; then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate andorganic layer was analyzed by TLC], the reaction mass was cooled to 0-5°C. and the pH was adjusted to 2-3 by the addition of aq. 2.0 N HCl (˜850mL, 5.0 V) at below 10° C. [Note: Precipitation occurred upon additionof HCl and the solids increased gradually with stirring]. The reactionmixture was warmed to room temperature and then stirred for 1.5-2.0 h.Solids obtained were isolated via filtration and were then washed withwater (340 mL, 2.0 V); followed by washing with hexanes (340 mL, 2.0 V).Bulk residual water was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuumfiltration for 60-90 min. The wet material was dried in a hot air ovenat 50° C. for 6-7 h (until the moisture content was below 1.0%) toafford the dried product,N-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(170.0 g, 75%) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.15 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (bs, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (tt, J₁=3.7Hz, J₂=7.9 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (td, J₁=3.9 Hz, J₂=14.3 Hz, 2H), 3.42 (s, 4H).

Step 3: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a mixture ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide (160.0 g, 0.45 mol, 1.0 equiv.) and1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (67.6 mL, 0.5 mol, 1.1 equiv.) in DMF(1.6 L, 10.0 V) at room temperature was added potassium carbonate (93.8g, 0.59 mol, 1.3 equiv.). The reaction mixture was heated to 80-90° C.and maintained at the same temperature for 3 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by TLC), the mixture was poured into ice cold water(4.8 L, 60.0 V) [Note: Slow quenching with vigorous stirring ispreferred to avoid clumping as the product precipitates]. The resultingsolids were isolated via filtration and washed with water (480 mL, 3.0V); then the solids were washed with hexanes (320 mL, 2.0 V). Bulkresidual water was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuumfiltration for 1-2 h. The isolated solid was dissolved in ethyl acetate(1.6 L, 10.0 V) and charcoal was added (16.0 g). The mixture was heatedto 60-70° C. and then stirred for 30-45 min. at that temperature. Themixture was filtered while hot (40-50° C.) through a pad of Celite andthe Celite pad was then extracted with ethyl acetate (800 mL, 5.0 V).The combined filtrates were concentrated to dryness under reducedpressure at below 50° C. To the resulting solids at room temperature wasadded ethyl acetate (160 mL, 1.0 V). The suspension was stirred for 30min. The solids were isolated via filtration and then were washed withhexanes (320 mL, 2.0 V). Residual water was removed from the solids bymaintaining vacuum filtration for 45-60 min. to afford the productN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(180.0 g, 92% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.06(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (bs, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 4H), 6.77 (d, J=8.3 Hz,2H), 6.01 (tt, J₁=3.8 Hz, J₂=7.9 Hz, 1H), 5.12-4.78 (m, 4H), 3.74 (s,3H), 3.02 (s, 3H).

Step 4: Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a stirred suspension of iron powder (76.5 g, 1.37 mol, 5.0 equiv.) ina mixture of EtOH (650 mL, 5.0 V) and water (780 mL, 6.0 V) at roomtemperature was added ammonium chloride (118.0 g, 2.18 mol, 8.0 equiv.).To the mixture was addedN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1/indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(130 g, 0.27 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in EtOH (520 mL, 4.0 V). The reactionmixture was heated to 60° C. and then stirred for 2 h. After completionof the reaction (monitored by in-process TLC/HPLC), the mixture wascooled to room temperature and diluted with ethyl acetate (1.3 L, 10.0V) and water (390 mL, 3.0 V). The mixture was stirred for 15 min. Themixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the Celite pad was thenextracted with ethyl acetate (650 mL, 5.0 V). The bi-phasic filtrate waspartitioned, and the organic phase was reserved while the aqueous layerwas extracted with ethyl acetate (650 mL, 5.0 V). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (1.3 L, 10 V), dried over Na₂SO₄, and thenconcentrated in vacuo to afford a crude solid. To the crude product wasadded MTBE (650 mL, 5.0 V) and the suspension was stirred for 30 min. atroom temperature. The solids were isolated via filtration. Bulk residualwater was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for30-45 min. The wet product was dried in a hot air oven (50° C.) for 2 hto afford the title compoundN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide (100.0 g, 70% yield) as off-white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.21 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),6.78 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.52 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.01 (tt, J₁=3.8 Hz,J₂=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.69 (m, 4H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 3H).

Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide

Step 1: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide

To a stirred solution of4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (150.0 g, 0.54mol, 1.0 equiv.) in acetonitrile (600 mL, 4.0 V) at room temperature wasadded pyridine (600 mL, 4.0 V), followed by the addition of4-dimethylaminopyridine (30.0 g, 0.27 mol, 0.5 equiv.). The reactionmass was stirred for 5-10 min., then cyclopropylsulfonyl chloride (114mL, 1.08 mol, 2.0 equiv.) was added at room temperature. The reactionmixture was heated to 50° C. and then stirred at that temperature for 3days. After completion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the mixturewas cooled to room temperature and diluted with water (1.5 L, 10.0 V)and ethyl acetate (1.5 L, 10.0 V), then stirred at room temperature for15 min. The organic layer was separated, and the aqueous layer wasextracted with EtOAc (300 mL, 2.0 V). The combined organic layers werewashed with aq. 1.0 N HCl (600 mL, 4.0 V), followed by 10% brinesolution (1.5 L, 10.0 V). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered, and then concentrated under reduced pressure to affordN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(124.0 g, 61%) as a viscous liquid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.11 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (tt, J₁=3.8 Hz, J₂=7.7 Hz,1H), 5.05 (td, J₁=3.8 Hz, J₂=14.4 Hz, 2H), 3.06-3.00 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.42(m, 2H), 1.19-1.13 (m, 2H).

Step 2: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide

To a mixture ofN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(100.0 g, 0.20 mol, 1.0 equiv.) and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene(39.2 mL, 0.22 mol, 1.1 equiv.) in DMF (1.0 L, 10.0 V) at roomtemperature was added potassium carbonate (128 g, 0.33 mol, 1.3 equiv.).The reaction mixture was heated to 80-90° C. and maintained at thattemperature for 3 h. After completion of the reaction (monitored byTLC), the mixture was poured into ice cold water (3.0 L, 30.0 V) [Note:Slow quenching with vigorous stirring is preferred to avoid clumping asthe product precipitates]. The resulting solids were isolated viafiltration and washed with water (300 mL, 3.0 V); then the solids werewashed with hexanes (300 mL, 3.0 V). Bulk residual water was removedfrom the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for 1-2 h. The wetsolid was dissolved in ethyl acetate (500 mL, 5.0 V) and charcoal wasadded (10.0 g). The mixture was heated to 60-70° C. and then stirred for30-45 minutes at that temperature. The mixture was filtered while hot(40-50° C.) through a pad of Celite and the Celite pad was extractedwith ethyl acetate (500 mL, 5.0 V). The combined filtrates wereconcentrated to dryness under reduced pressure at below 50° C. to affordN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxy-benzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(122.0 g, 92% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.05(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.22 (m, 3H), 6.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.98 (tt,J₁=3.7 Hz, J₂=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.09-4.88 (m, 4H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.65-2.60(m, 1H), 1.15-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.89-0.86 (m, 2H).

Step 3: Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide

To a stirred suspension of zinc powder (156.0 g, 2.4 mol, 10.0 equiv.)in a mixture of THF (1.2 L, 10.0 V) and water (2.4 L, 20.0 V) at roomtemperature was added ammonium chloride (129.0 g, 2.40 mol, 10.0equiv.). To the mixture was addedN-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-NV-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(120 g, 0.2 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in THF (2.4 L, 20.0 V). The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by in-process TLC/HPLC), the mixture was dilutedwith ethyl acetate (1.2 L, 10.0 V) and water (360 mL, 3.0 V). Themixture was stirred for 15 min. The mixture was filtered through Celiteand the Celite pad was extracted with ethyl acetate (600 mL, 5.0 V). Thebi-phasic filtrate was partitioned, and the organic phase was reservedwhile the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (600 mL, 5.0V). The combined organic layers were washed with 10% brine solution (1.2L, 10 V), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and then concentrated in vacuo toafford a crude solid. To the crude product was added MTBE (600 mL, 5.0V) and the suspension was stirred for 30-45 min. at room temperature.The solids were isolated by filtration and then bulk residual water wasremoved from the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for 30-45 min.The wet product was dried in a hot air oven (50° C.) for 2 h to affordthe product,N-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(81.0 g, 73% yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.25(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 6.57(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.03 (tt, J₁=3.7 Hz, J₂=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.80-4.95 (m,4H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.67-2.61 (m, 1H), 1.14 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 0.96 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 2H).

Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

Step 1: Preparation of4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine

To a stirred solution of 4-chloro-7-nitro-1H-indazol-3-amine (50 g, 0.23mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DMF (500 mL, 10.0 V) at 10-15° C. was added cesiumcarbonate (Cs₂CO₃) (153.3 g, 0.47 mol, 2.0 equiv.) at a rate sufficientto maintain the reaction mass below 20° C. The mixture was stirred for5-10 min, then to the stirred mixture at 10-15° C. was added2,2,2-trifluoroethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (60.18 g, 0.26 mol, 1.1equiv.) at a rate sufficient to maintain the reaction mass below 20° C.(Note: slow addition is preferred for obtaining more favorableregio-selectivity). The reaction mass was allowed to slowly warm to roomtemperature and was then stirred at the same temperature for 2 h. Aftercompletion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mass wasquenched via the addition of ice-cold water (1.5 L, 30.0 V) and theresulting mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature with stirringfor 6-8 h. The solids were isolated via filtration and were then washedwith water (150 mL, 3.0 V). The wet solid was washed with hexanes (250mL, 5.0 V) and then bulk residual water was removed from the solids bymaintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The wet solid was dried ina hot air oven for 7-8 h at 50° C. (until the moisture content was below1.0%). The isolated material,4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine (45.0 g,60% yield), was used directly in the next step without furtherpurification. ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.09 (d, J=8.40 Hz, 1H), 7.12(d, J=8.40 Hz, 1H), 5.14 (q, J=8.52 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (bs, H).

Step 2: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

(Step 2a): To a solution of4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-amine (20.0 g,0.068 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in DCM (200 mL, 10.0 V) at 0-5° C. was addedtriethylamine (29.0 mL, 0.204 mol, 3.0 equiv.), followed by the additionof 4-dimethylaminopyridine (415 mg, 0.03 mol, 0.05 equiv.). The reactionmass was stirred for 5-10 min., then to the mixture was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (13.25 mL, 0.17 mol, 2.5 equiv) at a ratesufficient to maintain the reaction mass below 10° C. The reactionmixture was allowed to warm to room temperature with stirring for 12 h.After completion of the reaction (monitored by TLC), the mixture wasdiluted with water (200 mL, 10.0 V) and then stirred at room temperaturefor 15 min. The organic layer was separated, and the aqueous layer wasextracted with DCM (200 mL, 10.0 V). The combined organic layers werewashed with 10% brine solution (60 mL, 3.0 V), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered, and concentrated to afford the crude solids. The solids weretriturated with hexanes (60 mL, 3.0 V) at room temperature to obtain theintermediate,N-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide,which was used directly in the next step.

(Step 2b): To a stirred solution ofN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide(entirety of the material prepared above) in ethanol (200 mL, 10.0 V) atroom temperature was added slowly aq. 5% NaOH solution (140 mL, 7.0 V)[Note: Slow addition is preferred via dropping funnel]. The reactionmass was stirred at the same temperature for 2 h. After completion ofthe reaction [Sample preparation for TLC analysis: An aliquot of thereaction solution (˜1.0 ml) was acidified by the addition of aq. 2.0 NHCl to reach pH 2-3; then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetateand the organic phase was analyzed by TLC], the reaction mass was cooledto 0-5° C. and the pH was adjusted to 2-3 by the addition of aq. 2.0 NHCl (100 mL, 5.0 V) while maintain the temperature below 10° C. [Note:Precipitation occurred upon addition of HCl and increased withstirring]. The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and thenstirred for 1.5-2.0 h. The solids were isolated via filtration and werethen washed with water (60 mL, 3.0 V), followed by washing with hexanes(60 mL, 3.0 V). Bulk residual water was removed from the solids bymaintaining vacuum filtration for 60-90 min. The wet material was driedin a hot air oven at 50° C. for 6-7 h (until the moisture content wasbelow 1.0%) to affordN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(22.1 g, 87%) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.19 (d,J=8.40 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (bs, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.40 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (q, J=8.30Hz, 2H), 3.46 (s, 3H).

Step 3: Preparation ofN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1f-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a mixture ofN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1f-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(50.0 g, 0.134 mol, 1.0 equiv.) and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene(23.0 g, 0.147 mol, 1.1 equiv.) in DMF (500 mL, 10.0 V) at roomtemperature was added potassium carbonate (27.8 g, 0.201 mol, 1.5equiv.). The reaction mixture was heated to 80-90° C. and maintained atthat temperature for 3 h. After completion of the reaction (monitored byTLC), the mixture was poured into ice cold water (2.0 L, 40.0 V) [Note:Slow quenching with vigorous stirring is preferred to avoid clumping asthe product precipitates]. The resulting solids were isolated viafiltration and washed with water (150 mL, 3.0 V); then the solids werewashed with hexanes (150 mL, 3.0 V). Bulk residual water was removedfrom the solids by maintaining vacuum filtration for 1-2 h. The solidswere dissolved in ethyl acetate (500 mL, 10.0 V) and to the solution wasadded charcoal (5.0 g). The mixture was heated to 60-70° C. and thenstirred at that temperature for 30-45 min. The mixture was filteredwhile hot (40-50° C.) through a pad of Celite and the Celite pad wasextracted with ethyl acetate (250 mL, 5.0 V). The combined filtrate wasconcentrated to dryness under reduced pressure at below 50° C. Thesolids were combined with ethyl acetate (50 mL, 1.0 V) at roomtemperature. The resulting suspension was stirred for 30 min. The solidswere isolated via filtration and then were washed with hexanes (100 mL,2.0 V). Residual water was removed from the solids by maintaining vacuumfiltration for 45-60 min. to affordN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(56.0 g, 85% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.12(d, J=8.36 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.36 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H),6.77 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 5.50-5.25 (m, 2H), 4.94-4.79 (m, 2H), 3.75 (s,3H), 3.02 (s, 3H).

Step 4: Preparation ofN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a stirred suspension of zinc powder (66.31 g, 1.01 mol, 10.0 equiv.)in THF (500 mL, 10.0 V) and water (1.0 L, 20.0 V) at room temperaturewas added ammonium chloride (54.78 g, 1.01 mol, 10.0 equiv.). To themixture was added a solution ofN-(4-chloro-7-nitro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(50.0 g, 0.101 mol, 1.0 equiv.) in THF (1.0 L, 20.0 V). The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. After completion of thereaction (monitored by in-process TLC/HPLC), the mixture was dilutedwith ethyl acetate (1.0 L, 20.0 V) and water (250 mL, 5.0 V). Themixture was stirred for 15 min. The mixture was filtered through a padof Celite and the Celite pad was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 mL,5.0 V). The bi-phasic filtrate was partition and the organic layer wasreserved while the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (500mL, 10.0 V). The combined organic layers were washed with 10% brinesolution (500 mL, 10.0 V), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and thenconcentrated in vacuo to afford a crude solid. To the crude product wasadded MTBE (250 mL, 5.0 V) and the resulting suspension was stirred for30 min. at room temperature. The solids were isolated by filtration andthen bulk residual water was removed from the solids by maintainingvacuum filtration for 30-45 min. The wet product was dried in a hot airoven (50° C.) for 2 h to afford the title productN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(39.0 g, 83% yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.25(d, J=8.48 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=7.80 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.48 Hz, 2H),6.66 (d, J=7.84 Hz, 1H), 5.35-4.75 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.56 (bs, 2H),2.98 (s, 3H).

Preparation of tert-Butyl(S)-(1-amino-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of(S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanoic acid(15 g, 49.8 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) were added HOBT (8.39 g, 54.8 mmol)and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (10.50g, 54.8 mmol). The mixture was then cooled to 0° C. and to the mixturewas added dropwise aq. 30% ammonium hydroxide (4.31 mL, 33.2 mmol). Themixture was allowed to warm to r.t. with stirring for 2 h.

To the mixture was added water upon which a precipitate formed. Thesolids were collected by filtration and then washed with water to affordthe title compound tert-butyl(S)-(1-amino-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate (13.9 g,46.3 mmol, 93% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.39(br s, 2H), 7.14-6.95 (m, 3H), 6.91 (br d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.14-4.05 (m,1H), 2.98 (br dd, J=13.6, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 2.77-2.66 (m, 1H), 1.29 (s, 9H).LC/MS: m/z=323.0 [M+Na].

Preparation of ethyl2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanimidate

To a suspension of tert-butyl(S)-(1-amino-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)carbamate (13.9 g,46.3 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (300 mL) was added a solution of triethyloxoniumtetrafluoroborate (8.79 g, 46.3 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (30 mL). The resultingmixture was stirred at room temp for 6 h (the suspension became a clear,homogeneous solution after 3 h). To the solution was added aq. saturatedNaHCO₃, and the resulting mixture was stirred for 15 min and thenextracted with dichloromethane, washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated to afford the title compound ethyl2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanimidate (13.6g, 41.4 mmol, 89% yield) as off-white solid (used as is). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.33 (br d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.03 (m,1H), 6.95 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.24-4.15 (m, 1H), 4.04 (q, J=6.9 Hz,2H), 2.98 (br dd, J=13.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 2.72 (br dd, J=13.4, 10.7 Hz,1H), 1.30 (s, 9H), 1.17 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of ethyl2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanimidate(13.72 g, 41.8 mmol) andN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(11 g, 27.9 mmol) in acetonitrile (300 mL) and acetic acid (2.392 mL,41.8 mmol) was stirred at room temp for 24 h. The mixture was thendiluted with ethyl acetate and washed with aq. 1N Na₂CO₃ and then brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resultingresidue was then purified by silica gel chromatography (5-70% EtOAc inhexanes) to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate(12 g, 17.72 mmol, 63.6% yield) as a pale-yellow solid. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 7.24 (br d, J=8.64 Hz, 2H), 7.05-7.16 (m, 4H), 7.01 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=8.64 Hz, 2H), 6.51 (br d, J=7.45 Hz, 1H),4.79 (br d, J=13.41 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (br dd, J=8.34, 5.96 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (s,2H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.14 (br d, J=11.92 Hz, 1H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.94 (brdd, J=13.11, 10.73 Hz, 1H), 1.32 (s, 9H). Methyl sulfone peak isbelieved to be under DMSO peak. LC/MS: m/z=677.2 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate(11.8 g, 17.43 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL) at 0° C. was addedN-methylmorpholine (11.50 mL, 105 mmol) followed by malonyl dichloride(4.24 mL, 43.6 mmol). The mixture was allowed to warm to room temp withstirring and was then stirred for 1 h. To the mixture was added aq. sat.NaHCO₃ and the mixture was then extracted with DCM, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (0-5% MeOH in DCM) to afford the titletert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(5.5 g, 7.38 mmol, 42.4% yield) as a mixture of diastereomers(atropisomers) and their enantiomers, 4 stereoisomers in total. LCMS(M+Na)=767.10

Preparation of2-(1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(550 mg, 0.738 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) at −25° C. was added pyridine(0.298 mL, 3.69 mmol) followed by trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride(0.156 mL, 0.886 mmol). The mixture was allowed to warm to room temp andwith stirring for 1 h. To the solution was added water and the mixturewas then extracted with DCM, washed with aq. 1N HCl, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound2-(1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (550 mg, 0.627 mmol, 85% yield) as a mixtureof diastereomers (atropisomers) and their enantiomers, 4 stereoisomersin total. The material was used in the next step without additionalpurification. LC/MS: m/z=877.10 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of2-(1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (250 mg, 0.285 mmol), phenylboronic acid (69.5mg, 0.570 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (181 mg, 0.855 mmol) in THF (1 mL)/Water (0.25mL) was addeddichloro[9,9-dimethyl-4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)xanthene]palladium(II(21.54 mg, 0.028 mmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at roomtemp for 16 h. The mixture was then diluted with water, extracted withethyl acetate, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (5-100% EtOAc inhexanes) to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(100 mg, 0.124 mmol, 43.6% yield) as a mixture of diastereomers(atropisomers) and their enantiomers, 4 stereoisomers in total. LCMS(M-tBu)=749.15

Preparation of(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-4-phenylpyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a stirring solution of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(100 mg, 0.124 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was added TFA (1 mL, 12.98 mmol)followed by triflic acid (0.022 mL, 0.248 mmol) and the resultingsolution was stirred at room temp for 2 h. LCMS analysis at t=2 hindicated full conversion (approx 40:60 mixture of atropisomers). Thesolution was concentrated to a minimum under reduced pressure. Theresidue was partitioned between EtOAc (50 mL) and aq. NaOH (1M, 10 mL).The aq. phase was tested and determined to be pH>=8.0. The organic phasewas isolated and dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and then concentrated invacuo. The residue was then purified via C18 column chromatography (50 gRediSep C18 Gold column, 10-60% Mobile Phase A in Mobile Phase B; MobilePhase A=5:95 acetonitrile:water with 0.1% Formic acid; Mobile PhaseB=95:5 acetonitrile:water with 0.1% Formic; gradient over 30 min).Fractions corresponding to the second eluting atropisomer were pooledand the pH was adjusted to pH>8 by the addition of 1N NaOH. The mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-4-phenylpyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(31 mg, 0.053 mmol, 42.7% yield) as a mixture of enantiomers. LC/MS:m/z=585.05 [M+H]+.

The first eluting atropisomer was also collected to afford(S)-N-((6M)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-4-phenylpyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(25 mg, 0.043 mmol, 34.4% yield) as a mixture of enantiomers. LC/MS:m/z=585.05 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of Example 1:N-((S)-1-(1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamideand Preparation of Example 2:N-((R)-1-(1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (11.29 mg, 0.043 mmol) and(S)-N-(7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-4-phenylpyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(25 mg, 0.043 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added DIEA (0.022 mL, 0.128 mmol)followed by HATU (19.50 mg, 0.051 mmol) and the resulting mixture wasstirred at room temp for 3 h. To the solution was added ammonia inmethanol (1M, 0.5 mL) and the resulting solution was stirred for 30 min.To the solution was added water and the mixture was extracted with ethylacetate, washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated invacuo. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(5-50% EtOAc in hexanes) to afford the desired product (25 mg) asmixture of diastereomers (approx 60:40 by analytical SFC). The materialwas then further purified by chiral SFC chromatography using thefollowing method: Column=Chiralpak IA, 10×250 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase=60%IPA in CO₂; Back pressure=150 bar; Column temperature=40° C.; Flowrate=3.5 mL/min.; Loading=4 mg/injection. Two peaks were collected: Thefirst peak to elute, Example 1,N-((S)-1-(1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 8.14 (dd, J=7.60, 2.24 Hz, 2H),7.39-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.18 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),7.00 (s, 1H), 6.39-6.73 (m, 4H), 4.78-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.51 (m, 2H),3.58 (s, 3H), 3.34-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.98-3.09 (m, 1H),2.24-2.34 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.28 (m, 1H), 0.84-0.94 (m, 1H). LCMS Method B:retention time=3.10 min; m/z=831.05 [M+H]⁺

The second peak to elute, Example 2,N-((R)-1-(1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 8.04-8.21 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.55 (m,3H), 7.19 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H),6.37-6.73 (m, 4H), 4.77-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.58 (s, 3H),3.34-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 3.02 (dd, J=14.16, 9.09 Hz, 1H), 2.31(ddd, J=11.40, 7.67, 3.87 Hz, 2H), 1.18-1.25 (m, 1H), 0.77-0.91 (m, 1H).LCMS Method B: retention time=3.10 min; m/z=831.05 [M+H]⁺

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(5.0 g, 6.71 mmol) in DMF (100 ml) was added K₂CO₃ (1.391 g, 10.06 mmol)followed by benzyl bromide (0.958 ml, 8.05 mmol) and the resultingmixture was stirred at room temp for 2 h. To the solution was addedwater and the mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate, washed withbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (5-70% EtOAc inhexane) to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(3.8 g, 4.55 mmol, 67.8% yield) as a white solid. LC/MS: m/z=835.20[M+H]+.

Preparation of(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(3.7 g, 4.43 mmol) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 33.2 ml, 133 mmol) wasstirred at room temp for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue was taken up in EtOAc (100 mL) and washed withaq. 1N NaOH (20 mL). The organic layer was collected, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated. The residue was then purified by silica gelchromatography (300 g RediSep Gold column) using an isocratic method of80% Solvent B in hexanes, where solvent B is ethyl acetate:hexanes:MeOH(9:9:2). This purification separated the two atropisomers: the firstatropisomer to elute,(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamideand its enantiomer was 1.5 g; the second atropisomer to elute,(S)-N-((6M)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamideand its enantiomer was 1.4 g. The first eluting atropisomer (desired)was further purified by chiral SFC using the following method:Column=ChiralPak AD-H, 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase=45% Ethanol in CO₂; FlowRate=70 mL/min.; Detection=220 nm; Injection=2.5 mL of ˜125 mg/mL in 3:1MeOH:DCM. This purification separated two stereoisomers (enantiomers) toprovide two isolates of homochiral material:

First stereoisomer to elute,(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide:¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 7.54 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 7.42-7.47(m, 2H), 7.34-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.23 (br d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.88 (m, 3H), 6.31-6.53 (m, 3H), 5.88 (s, 1H), 5.58 (d,J=12.52 Hz, 1H), 5.45 (d, J=12.52 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.73 (br d,J=0.60 Hz, 3H), 3.15 (dd, J=12.96, 7.30 Hz, 1H), 3.02-3.11 (m, 3H),2.76-2.88 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=735.10 [M+H]⁺.

Second stereoisomer to elute,(R)-N-((6M)-7-((1M)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide:¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 7.54 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 7.42-7.47(m, 2H), 7.34-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.23 (br d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.88 (m, 3H), 6.31-6.53 (m, 3H), 5.88 (s, 1H), 5.58 (d,J=12.52 Hz, 1H), 5.45 (d, J=12.52 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.73 (br d,J=0.60 Hz, 3H), 3.15 (dd, J=12.96, 7.30 Hz, 1H), 3.02-3.11 (m, 3H),2.76-2.88 (m, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=735.10 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide(1.28 g, 1.741 mmol),2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (0.552 g, 2.089 mmol) and HATU (0.794 g, 2.089 mmol) inN,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (15 mL) was added DIEA (0.912 mL, 5.22 mmol)at RT. The resulting mixture was stirred at RT for 3.5 hrs. Water wasthen added and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed withbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The residue was thenpurified by silica gel chromatography (5-100%, EtOAc in hexane) toafford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(1.6 g, 1.630 mmol, 94% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δppm 7.37-7.56 (m, 6H), 7.30-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.87(m, 2H), 6.74 (tt, J=8.75, 2.27 Hz, 1H), 6.13-6.66 (m, 4H), 5.86 (s,1H), 5.23 (q, J=12.02 Hz, 2H), 4.92-5.12 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.86 (m, 1H),4.48-4.68 (m, 3H), 3.78 (br s, 3H), 3.62-3.74 (m, 2H), 2.98 (br s, 3H),2.69-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.54 (m, 2H), 1.39 (q, J=7.45 Hz, 1H), 1.10 (brs, 1H). LC/MS: m/z=981.05 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixtureN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(1.6 g, 1.630 mmol) in methanol (50 mL) was added 10% Pd on carbon(0.260 g, 0.245 mmol). The mixture was purged with nitrogen gas and thenstirred under balloon-pressure hydrogen atmosphere for 1 h. The mixturewas purged with nitrogen gas and then was filtered through a pad ofCelite. The filtrate was concentrated to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(1.35 g, 1.515 mmol, 93% yield) as off-white solid. LC/MS: m/z=891.10[M+H]+.

Preparation of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(200 mg, 0.224 mmol) in CH₂C₂ (5 mL) at −25° C. was added pyridine(0.091 mL, 1.122 mmol) followed by trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride(0.047 mL, 0.269 mmol) and the mixture allowed to warm to room temp withstirring for 1 h. Water was then added and the mixture was extractedwith DCM, washed with aq. 1N HCl, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (200 mg, 0.195 mmol, 87% yield) as a brownsolid. The material was used in the next step without furtherpurification. LCMS (M+Na)=1045.05

Preparation of Example 3:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol), (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid (11.57 mg, 0.073 mmol) and K₃PO₄ (15.56 mg, 0.073 mmol) inTetrahydrofuran (THF) (1 mL)/Water (0.25 mL) was addeddichloro[9,9-dimethyl-4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)xanthene]palladium(II(1.847 mg, 2.443 μmol) and the resulting mixture was stirred at roomtemp for 16 h. The mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room temp for16 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(12.9 mg, 0.014 mmol, 57.8% yield). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm8.42 (td, J=8.64, 6.26 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.24 (m,3H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.50-6.84 (m, 4H), 4.45-4.57 (m, 2H), 3.68 (s, 3H),3.42-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.11 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H),2.35-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.40 (m, 1H), 0.93-1.02 (m, 1H). LCMS Method A:retention time=1.51 min, m/z=867.3 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of Example 4:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol),4,6-dimethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine (14.56 mg, 0.037 mmol) andcopper(I) iodide (0.465 mg, 2.443 μmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.82 mg, 2.443 μmol). Themixture was then degassed (vacuum evacuation and refill with argon,repeated three times) and then was heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Themixture was then cooled to RT, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room temp for 16 h.The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(9 mg, 9.93 μmol, 40.6% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 7.69(s, 1H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H),6.50-6.85 (m, 4H), 4.64-4.72 (m, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.39 (dd, J=14.01,5.07 Hz, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.01, 9.24 Hz, 1H), 2.66 (s,6H), 2.35-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.03 (s, 1H). LCMS Method A:retention time=1.40 min; m/z=861.4 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of 4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine

2-chloro-4-(difluoromethyl)pyrimidine (0.80 g, 4.9 mmol),1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (2.95 ml, 5.83 mmol), and Pd(Ph₃P)₄(0.562 g, 0.486 mmol) were combined under Ar with DMF (24 ml). Thereaction was degassed with Ar and then stirred at 110° C. overnight(approximately 18 hours). The reaction was diluted with EtOAc and washedwith water and then brine. The organic phase was concentrated, adsorbedonto Celite, and the resulting powder was subjected to silica gelchromatography (80 g column) using a gradient of 0-50% EtOAc in hexanes.This purification afforded4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine contaminated with 1equiv of triphenylphosphane (1.0 g, 1.47 mmol, 30.2% yield). LCMS MethodB: retention time=4.546 min, observed mass=421.05 (M+H). ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl3, 303 K) δ (ppm)=8.88-8.80 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H),6.65-6.36 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.55 (m, 7H), 1.32-1.30 (m, 5H), 1.21-1.16 (m,5H), 0.90-0.86 (m, 10H).

Preparation of Example 5:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol),4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine (15.36 mg, 0.037 mmol)and copper(I) iodide (0.465 mg, 2.443 μmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.82 mg, 2.443 μmol). Themixture was then degassed (vacuum evacuation and refill with argon,repeated three times) and then was heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Themixture was then cooled to RT, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room temp for 16 h.The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and the resultingresidue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(10 mg, 10.76 μmol, 44.0% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm9.31 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.32 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.42-7.07 (m, 5H), 4.45-4.57(m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.38-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.12 (dd,J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.32-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.94-1.01(m, 1H). LCMS Method A: retention time=1.38 min; m/z=883.3 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of 2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine

2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (0.662 ml, 5.48 mmol),1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (3.32 ml, 6.57 mmol), and Pd(Ph₃P)₄(0.633 g, 0.548 mmol) were combined under Ar with DMF (27 ml). Thereaction was degassed with Ar and then was stirred at 110° C. overnight(approximately 18 hours). The reaction was diluted with EtOAc and washedwith water and then brine. The organic phase was concentrated, adsorbedonto Celite, and the resulting powder was subjected to silica gelchromatography (80 g column) running a gradient of 0-25% EtOAc inhexanes to afford 2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidinecontaminated with 1 equiv of triphenylphosphane (1.0 g, 1.430 mmol,26.1% yield). LCMS Method B: retention time=4.839 min, observedmass=439.0 (M+H). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3, 303 K) δ (ppm)=8.91 (d, J=5.4Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 1.62-1.58 (m, 3H), 1.38-1.28 (m, 10H),1.23-1.17 (m, 5H), 0.90-0.86 (m, 9H).

Preparation of Example 6:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol),2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (16.02 mg, 0.037 mmol)and copper(I) iodide (0.465 mg, 2.443 μmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.82 mg, 2.443 μmol). Themixture was then degassed (vacuum evacuation and refill with argon,repeated three times) and then was heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Themixture was then cooled to RT, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room temp for 16 h.The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and the residuepurified by prep-HPLC to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(13 mg, 0.014 mmol, 56.1% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm9.41 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H),7.15-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.52-6.85 (m, 4H), 4.45-4.57 (m, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H),3.40-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.12 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H),2.32-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.93-1.00 (m, 1H). LCMS Method A:retention time=1.43 min; m/z=901.4 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of Example 7:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol),2-(tributylstannyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (15.98 mg, 0.037 mmol)and copper(I) iodide (0.465 mg, 2.443 μmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.82 mg, 2.443 μmol). Themixture was then degassed (vacuum evacuation and refill with argon,repeated three times) and then was heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Themixture was then cooled to RT, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresulting residue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room tempfor 16 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and theresulting residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the desiredproductN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(13 mg, 0.014 mmol, 56.2% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm8.79 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (t, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.05, 0.89Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.52-6.85 (m, 4H), 4.45-4.57(m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.50 (dd, J=14.01, 4.47 Hz, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H),3.16 (dd, J=14.16, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.35-2.43 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.39 (m, 1H),0.94-1.00 (m, 1H). LCMS Method A: retention time=1.51 min; m/z=900.3[M+H]+.

Preparation of 1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-3-(tributylstannyl)-1H-pyrazole

To a sealed tubed charged with3-bromo-1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazole (300 mg, 1.333 mmol),1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (2.021 mL, 4.00 mmol), andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (154 mg, 0.133 mmol) under Arwas added toluene (12 mL). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum,then refilled with Ar) and heated at 110° C. for 16 h. The reaction wasdiluted with EtOAc and washed with water and then brine. The organicphase was concentrated, adsorbed onto Celite, and the resulting powderwas subjected to silica gel chromatography (0-15%, EtOAc in hexanes) toafford the title compound1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-3-(tributylstannyl)-1H-pyrazole (250 mg, 0.574mmol, 43.1% yield) as a clear viscous oil contaminated withtriphenylphosphine. The product was in the next step without furtherpurification. LCMS (M+H)=437.05

Preparation of Example 8:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (25 mg, 0.024 mmol),1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-3-(tributylstannyl)-1H-pyrazole (15.95 mg, 0.037mmol) and copper(I) iodide (0.465 mg, 2.443 μmol) in DMF (1 mL) wasadded tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.82 mg, 2.443 μmol).The mixture was then degassed (vacuum evacuation and refill with argon,repeated three times) and then was heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Themixture was then cooled to RT, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was taken up in TFA (1 mL) and stirred at room temp for 16 h.The reaction mixture was then concentrated and the resulting residue waspurified by prep-HPLC to afford the title compound (13 mg, 0.014 mmol,56.2% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 7.86 (d, J=2.38 Hz,1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.54-6.82(m, 4H), 4.72 (t, J=12.82 Hz, 2H), 4.49-4.57 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 2H),3.41-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.05-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.44 (m, 2H),1.67 (t, J=18.78 Hz, 3H), 1.31-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.97-1.01 (m, 1H). LCMSMethod A: retention time=1.40 min; m/z=899.4 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

A vial was charged with(S)-2-(1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (150 mg, 0.171 mmol),3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yne (30.0 mg, 0.205 mmol), DMF (2 mL),triethylamine (0.071 mL, 0.513 mmol), copper(I) iodide (3.26 mg, 0.017mmol) and bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (12.00 mg, 0.017mmol). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled withAr) and then heated at 60° C. for 1 h. The mixture was then cooled toroom temperature; diluted with water; extracted with ethyl acetate;dried (Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was then subjected to silica chromatography eluting with 5-100%EtOAc in hexanes to afford tert-butyl(S)-(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(100 mg, 67% yield). LCMS m/z=817.20 (M-tBu).

Preparation of(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(90 mg, 0.103 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (1 mL, 12.98 mmol)followed by triflic acid (0.018 mL, 0.206 mmol). The resulting solutionwas stirred at room temp for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was taken up in EtOAc (50 mL) and thenwashed with aq. 1N NaOH (5 mL). The organic layer was collected; driedover Na₂SO₄; filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was subjected to C18 column chromatography (50 gRediSep Gold column) eluting with 10-60% Mobile Phase A in Mobile PhaseB over 30 minutes; Mobile Phase A=5:95 acetonitrile:water with 0.1%Formic acid; Mobile Phase B=95:5 acetonitrile:water with 0.1% Formicacid. This purification separated the two diastereomers (atropisomers)present in the sample: Fractions containing the second-elutingdiastereomer were combined and the solution was adjusted to pH 8 using1N NaOH. The aq. mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate; washed withbrine; dried (Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamideand its enantiomer (26 mg). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 7.17 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.71-6.76 (m, 1H), 6.70 (s,1H), 6.46-6.51 (m, 2H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.56 (dd, J=7.60, 5.81 Hz, 1H),3.18 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.17 (m, 1H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.76 (dd, J=13.41, 7.75Hz, 1H), 1.67 (s, 6H). LCMS (M+H)+=653.10

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate

A solution of ethyl(S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanimidate(7.64 g, 23.25 mmol) andN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(7.3 g, 15.50 mmol) in acetonitrile (100 mL) and acetic acid (1.331 mL,23.25 mmol) was stirred at room temperature for 24 h. To the solutionwas added ethyl(S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)propanimidate(2.0 g) and acetic acid (0.35 mL) and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate andthen washed with aq. 1N Na₂CO₃ solution followed by brine; dried(Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was subjected to silica gel chromatography eluting with 5-70%EtOAc in hexanes to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate(7.5 g, 64% yield). LC/MS m/z=753.15 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)amino)-3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-1-iminopropan-2-yl)carbamate(6.6 g, 8.76 mmol) in THF (100 mL) was added bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)malonate (6.08 g, 13.14 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at roomtemp for 48 h. The mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was subjected to silica gel chromatography eluting with0-100% EtOAC in hexanes to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(4.3 g, 60% yield) as a mixture of enantiomers. LCMS m/z=764.98 (M-tBu).

Preparation of tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl(1-(1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(4.3 g, 5.24 mmol) in DMF (40 ml) was added K₂CO₃ (1.085 g, 7.85 mmol)followed by (bromomethyl)benzene (0.934 mL, 7.85 mmol) and the resultingmixture was stirred at room temp for 5 h. The mixture was diluted withwater and then was extracted with ethyl acetate; washed with brine;dried (Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresulting residue was subjected to silica gel chromatography elutingwith 5-70% EtOAc in hexanes to afford the title compound tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(4.0 g, 84% yield) as a mixture of enantiomers. LC/MS m/z=911.10 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation of(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide

A mixture of tert-butyl(1-(4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)carbamate(3.9 g, 4.28 mmol) and HCl (4M in dioxane, 20 mL, 80 mmol) was stirredat room temp for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue was taken up in EtOAc (200 mL) and then washedwith aq. 1N NaOH (20 mL). The organic layer was isolated; dried overNa₂SO₄; filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas then purified by chiral SFC using the following method:Column=ChiralPak AD-H 21×250 mm; Mobile Phase=40% 2-propanol in CO₂;Flow Rate=70 mL/min.; Detection=220 nm; Injection=2 mL of ˜60 mg/mL inMeOH. This purification separated two stereoisomers (enantiomers) toprovide two isolates of homochiral material:

First stereoisomer to elute:(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(2.31 g, 2.85 mmol, 66.5% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm7.49-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.45 (br t, J=7.45 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.34(d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.28 (m, 4H), 6.76-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.58-6.72 (m,3H), 6.16-6.48 (m, 1H), 5.85-5.98 (m, 1H), 5.42-5.46 (m, 1H), 5.34-5.40(m, 1H), 4.85 (br d, J=14.31 Hz, 2H), 4.32-4.52 (m, 2H), 3.68 (br s,1H), 3.57 (br s, 2H), 3.12 (br dd, J=13.11, 4.17 Hz, 1H), 2.79-2.87 (m,1H), 2.70-2.78 (m, 1H), 1.73-2.01 (m, 2H), 0.83-1.09 (m, 5H). LC/MS:m/z=811.0 [M+H]+.

Second stereoisomer to elute,(R)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(1.79 g, 2.206 mmol, 51.6% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm7.49-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.45 (br t, J=7.45 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.34(d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.28 (m, 4H), 6.76-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.58-6.72 (m,3H), 6.16-6.48 (m, 1H), 5.85-5.98 (m, 1H), 5.42-5.46 (m, 1H), 5.34-5.40(m, 1H), 4.85 (br d, J=14.31 Hz, 2H), 4.32-4.52 (m, 2H), 3.68 (br s,1H), 3.57 (br s, 2H), 3.12 (br dd, J=13.11, 4.17 Hz, 1H), 2.79-2.87 (m,1H), 2.70-2.78 (m, 1H), 1.73-2.01 (m, 2H), 0.83-1.09 (m, 5H). LC/MS:m/z=811.0 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(1 g, 1.180 mmol),2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (0.374 g, 1.416 mmol) and HATU (0.538 g, 1.416 mmol) in DMF (8 mL)was added DIEA (0.618 mL, 3.54 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirredat room temperature for 3.5 hrs. The mixture was diluted with water andthen was extracted with ethyl acetate; washed with brine; dried(Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was subjected to silica gel chromatography eluting with 5-100%EtOAc in hexanes to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(1.2 g, 96% yield) as a white solid. LC/MS m/z=1057.0 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a stirring solution ofN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(200 mg, 0.189 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (0.291 mL, 3.78 mmol)followed by triflic acid (0.050 mL, 0.567 mmol). The dark red solutionwas stirred at room temp for 1 h, then the solution was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was subjected to silicagel chromatography eluting with 5-100% EtOAc in hexanes to afford thetitle compoundN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(120 mg, 75% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm8.68 (br d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.75 Hz,1H), 6.51-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.95-6.24 (m, 1H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.60-4.66 (m,1H), 4.49-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.43 (m, 1H), 3.93-4.04 (m, 1H), 3.00 (brdd, J=13.71, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.43 (br s, 2H), 1.36 (q,J=6.85 Hz, 1H), 1.04-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.91-1.03 (m, 3H). LC/MS m/z=847.95[M+H]⁺.

Preparation of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(110 mg, 0.130 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) at −25° C. was added pyridine (0.053mL, 0.649 mmol) followed by trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.027mL, 0.156 mmol). The mixture was allowed to warm to room temp withstirring for 1 h. The mixture was diluted with water and then wasextracted with DCM; washed with aq. 1N HCl; dried (Na₂SO₄); filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (110 mg, 87% yield) as a brown solid. Thematerial was used in the next step without further purification. Thesample was analyzed by LCMS Method B: retention time=3.48 min;m/z=979.10 [M+H]+.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of(S)-N-((6P)-7-((1P)-2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(benzyloxy)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide(200 mg, 0.236 mmol),2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (80 mg, 0.283 mmol) and HATU (108 mg, 0.283 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) wasadded DIEA (0.124 mL, 0.708 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 3.5 hrs. The mixture was diluted with water wasthen was extracted with ethyl acetate; washed with brine; dried(Na₂SO₄); filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was subjected to silica gel chromatography eluting with 5-100%EtOAc in hexanes to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(240 mg, 95% yield). The sample was analyzed by LCMS Method B: retentiontime=3.80 min; m/z=1075.0 [M+H]⁺.

Preparation ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution ofN-((S)-1-((1P,1P)-4-(benzyloxy)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(240 mg, 0.223 mmol) in methanol (5 mL) was added 10% palladium oncarbon (23.75 mg, 0.022 mmol). The mixture was purged with hydrogen andthen stirred under balloon-pressure hydrogen atmosphere for 30 min. Themixture was filtered through a pad of Celite and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compoundN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(220 mg, 100% yield). The product was used in the next step withoutadditional purification. The product was analyzed by LCMS Method B:retention time=3.56 min; m/z=985.05 [M+H]+.

Preparation of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution ofN-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide(160 mg, 0.162 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) at −25° C. was added pyridine (0.066mL, 0.812 mmol) followed by trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.031mL, 0.179 mmol). The mixture was allowed to warm to room temp withstirring for 1 h. The mixture was diluted with water then was extractedwith DCM; washed with aq. 1N HCl; dried (Na₂SO₄); filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo to afford the title(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (170 mg, 94% yield) as a brown solid. Theproduct was used in the next step without additional purification. Theproduct was analyzed by LCMS Method B: retention time=3.87 min;m/z=1117.2 [M+H]+.

Preparation of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

The title compound was prepared following the route and procedures usedto prepare(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate substitutingN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamideforN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide.

Preparation of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

The title compound was prepared following the route and procedures usedto prepare(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate substitutingN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamideforN-(7-amino-4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide.

Preparation of 5-fluoro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine

To a sealed tube was added 2-bromo-5-fluoropyrimidine (500 mg, 2.83mmol), 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (2.86 mL, 5.65 mmol),tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (326 mg, 0.283 mmol) toluene(12 mL). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled withAr) and then heated at 110° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc and washed with water followed by brine. The organicphase was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was adsorbed onto Celiteand then was purified by silica gel chromatography eluting with 0-15%EtOAc in hexane to afford the title compound5-fluoro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine (550 mg, 50% yield) as a clearviscous oil contaminated with triphenylphosphine. The material was usedin subsequent reactions without further purification. LCMS m/z=389.0(M+H).

Preparation of 5-ethoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine

To a sealed tube was added 2-bromo-5-ethoxypyrimidine (250 mg, 1.231mmol), 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (1.244 mL, 2.463 mmol),tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (142 mg, 0.123 mmol and toluene(8 mL). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled withAr) and then heated at 110° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc and washed with water and followed by brine. Theorganic phase was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was adsorbed ontoCelite and then was purified by silica gel chromatography eluting with0-15% EtOAc in hexane to afford the title compound5-ethoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine (300 mg, 59% yield) as a clearviscous oil contaminated with triphenylphosphine. The material was usedin subsequent reaction without further purification. LCMS m/z=415.05(M+H).

Preparation of 5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine

To a sealed tube was added 2-chloro-5-ethylpyrimidine (500 mg, 3.51mmol), 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexabutyldistannane (3.54 mL, 7.01 mmol),tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (405 mg, 0.351 mmol) andtoluene (12 mL). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, thenrefilled with Ar) and then heated at 110° C. for 16 h. The reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc and washed with water followed by brine.The organic phase was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was adsorbedonto Celite and then was purified by silica gel chromatography elutingwith 0-15% EtOAc in hexane to afford the title compound5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine (700 mg, 50% yield) as a clearviscous oil contaminated with triphenylphosphine. The material was usedin subsequent reaction without further purification. LCMS m/z=399.0(M+H).

General Procedure A:

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (20 mg, 0.020 mmol), the indicated stannane(0.029 mmol) and copper(I) iodide (0.372 mg, 1.954 μmol) inN,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1 mL) was addedtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.259 mg, 1.954 μmol). Themixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled with Ar) and thenheated at 100° C. for 6 h. The mixture was cooled to room temperature;diluted with ethyl acetate; washed with water; dried (Na₂SO₄); andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresulting residue was taken up in DCM (1 mL). To the solution was addedtriflic acid (0.05 mL) and TFA (1 mL). The solution was stirred at rtfor 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasdissolved in DMF and then subjected to HPLC purification to afford theindicated product.

General procedure B:

To a mixture of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (20 mg, 0.020 mmol), the indicated stannane(0.029 mmol), and copper(I) iodide (0.372 mg, 1.954 μmol) in DMF (1 mL)was added tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (2.259 mg, 1.954μmol). The mixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled withAr) and then heated at 100° C. for 4 h. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and filtered, and the filtrate was subjected to HPLCpurification to afford the indicated product.

General Procedure C:

General Procedure B was followed substituting(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate as the triflate coupling partner.

General Procedure D:

General Procedure B was followed substituting(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate as the triflate coupling partner.

Preparation of Example 9:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

A vial was charged with(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (50 mg, 0.049 mmol),3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yne (23.98 mg, 0.244 mmol), copper(I) iodide(0.931 mg, 4.89 μmol), N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1.5 mL) andtriethylamine (0.020 mL, 0.147 mmol). To the vial was addedbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (3.43 mg, 4.89 μmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h upon which LCMS analysisindicated completion of the reaction. The was diluted with ethylacetate, washed with water, dried (Na₂SO₄), and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in TFA(1.5 mL) and the resulting solution was stirred at room temp for 16 h.The solution was concentrated under reduced pressure. The resultingresidue was dissolved in methanol (2 mL) and half of the volume was usedto prepare Example 10. The remaining solution was subjected to HPLCpurification to afford the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=851.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.30 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.85 (m, 5H), 4.74 (dd,J=9.84, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 4.49-4.60 (m, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.47 (s, 3H),3.38 (dd, J=14.01, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.05 (dd, J=13.86, 9.69Hz, 1H), 2.45 (ddd, J=11.25, 7.53, 3.87 Hz, 2H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.34-1.43(m, 1H), 0.97-1.04 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 10:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

One half of the volume of the crude reaction solution produced in thepreparation of Example 9 as described above (1 mL) was treated with 10%palladium on carbon (11.15 mg, 10.48 μmol). The mixture was and stirredunder balloon-pressure hydrogen atmosphere for 1 h. The mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was subjected to HPLC purification to affordthe title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=855.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.27 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.58-6.85 (m, 4H), 6.50 (s,1H), 4.76 (dd, J=9.09, 5.22 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H),3.37-3.42 (m, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.03 (dd, J=14.01, 9.24Hz, 1H), 2.71-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.43-2.51 (m, 2H), 1.94-2.01 (m, 2H),1.37-1.43 (m, 1H), 1.30 (s, 6H), 1.00-1.06 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 11:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-ethoxy-5-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.37 min.;observed ion=877.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.37 (s,2H), 7.31 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H),6.55-6.83 (m, 4H), 4.75-4.79 (m, 1H), 4.50-4.63 (m, 4H), 3.68 (s, 3H),3.42-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.05-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.47 (m, 2H),1.47 (t, J=7.00 Hz, 3H), 1.33-1.37 (m, 1H), 0.92-1.00 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 12:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.37 min.;observed ion=861.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.96 (s,2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H),6.46-6.84 (m, 4H), 4.81-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.60-4.72 (m, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H),3.36-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.07-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.86 (q, J=7.75 Hz,2H), 2.35-2.43 (m, 2H), 1.38 (t, J=7.60 Hz, 3H), 1.32-1.36 (m, 1H),0.95-1.01 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 13:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-methoxy-5-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.4 min.;observed ion=863.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.28 (d,J=1.19 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=1.49 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.55-6.84 (m, 4H), 4.82-4.84 (m, 1H),4.50-4.57 (m, 2H), 4.10 (s, 3H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.47 (dd, J=14.31, 4.77Hz, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.12 (dd, J=14.16, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.34-2.46 (m,2H), 1.32-1.39 (m, 1H), 0.94-1.01 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 14:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using5-ethoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.37 min.;observed ion=877.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.74 (s,2H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),6.49-6.82 (m, 4H), 4.82-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.61-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=6.85Hz, 2H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.35-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.09 (dd,J=14.16, 9.39 Hz, 1H), 2.33-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.52 (t, J=7.00 Hz, 3H),1.32-1.39 (m, 1H), 0.98 (dtd, J=5.74, 3.91, 3.91, 2.24 Hz, 1H).

Preparation of Example 15:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(1,1-difluoroethyl)thiazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-5-(tributylstannyl)thiazole as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(1,1-difluoroethyl)thiazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.46 min.;observed ion=902.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.66 (t,J=1.64 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (t, J=1.49 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.24(m, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 6.54-6.82 (m, 4H), 4.79 (dd, J=9.54, 4.47 Hz,1H), 4.50 (d, J=1.79 Hz, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.44 (dd, J=14.16, 4.62 Hz,1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.45, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.36-2.44 (m, 2H),2.14-2.21 (m, 3H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.95-1.00 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 16:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using4-methyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.37 min.;observed ion=846.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.60 (d,J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=4.77, 0.89 Hz,1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.84 (m,4H), 4.83-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.51-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.46-3.51 (m,1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.43 (m, 2H),1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 0.94-1.00 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 17:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(methylsulfonyl)thiazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(tributylstannyl)thiazole as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(methylsulfonyl)thiazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.33 min.;observed ion=916.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.92 (s,1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),6.57-6.82 (m, 4H), 4.44-4.55 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.43-3.52 (m, 4H),3.22 (s, 3H), 3.13 (dd, J=14.31, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (ddd, J=11.25, 7.67,4.02 Hz, 2H), 1.31-1.40 (m, 1H), 0.95-1.00 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 18:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)thiazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(4-(tributylstannyl)thiazol-2-yl)propan-2-ol as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)thiazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.34 min.;observed ion=896.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.44 (s,1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H),6.53-6.83 (m, 4H), 4.82-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.46-4.56 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H),3.44-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.10 (dd, J=14.16, 9.09 Hz, 1H),2.37-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s, 6H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.95-1.03 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 19:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using1-methyl-5-(tributylstannyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole as thecoupling partner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.46 min.;observed ion=903.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.29-7.35(m, 3H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.55-6.85 (m, 4H), 4.79 (dd, J=10.28, 4.02 Hz,1H), 4.45-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.39 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.45-3.51 (m, 1H),3.26 (s, 3H), 3.12-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 2H), 1.35-1.41 (m, 1H),0.96-1.03 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 20:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.

The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.3 min.;observed ion=833.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.73 (d,J=1.49 Hz, 1H), 8.79-8.87 (m, 2H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.36 (m, 1H),7.24-7.29 (m, 1H), 6.53-6.86 (m, 4H), 4.83-4.86 (m, 1H), 4.53-4.61 (m,2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.51 (dd, J=14.31, 4.47 Hz, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H),3.14-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.47 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.39 (m, 1H), 0.98 (dtd,J=5.81, 3.87, 3.87, 2.24 Hz, 1H).

Preparation of Example 21:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

To a solution of2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)aceticacid (10.52 mg, 0.040 mmol) and(S)-N-((6P)-7-(2-(1-amino-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)-4-chloro-1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(26 mg, 0.040 mmol) in N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (2 mL) was added DIEA(0.021 mL, 0.119 mmol) followed by HATU (16.65 mg, 0.044 mmol). Thesolution was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. To the solution wasadded ammonia in methanol (2M, 0.5 mL) and the mixture was then stirredfor 30 min. The mixture was diluted with water and then extracted withethyl acetate; washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was thenpurified by silica gel chromatography eluting with 5-50% EtOAc in hexaneto afford 28 mg of desired product as mixture of diastereomers(atropisomers, approximately a 60:40 ration as determined by analyticalSFC). The material was then further purified by SFC using the followingmethod: Column=Chiralpak IA, 10×250 mm, 5 μm; Mobile Phase=60% MeOH inCO₂; Back pressure=150 bar; Temperature=40° C.; Flow rate=3.5 mL/min.The first eluting diastereomer was collected to afford the titlecompound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.86 min.;observed ion=899.1 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.18 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 6.65-6.71 (m,1H), 6.43-6.60 (m, 3H), 4.62 (dd, J=9.83, 4.47 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.48 (m,2H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 3.24-3.28 (m, 1H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.93(dd, J=14.01, 9.84 Hz, 1H), 2.29-2.39 (m, 2H), 1.67 (s, 6H), 1.24-1.30(m, 1H), 0.86-0.92 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 22:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-ethoxy-5-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.46 min.;observed ion=876.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.06 (dd,J=2.38, 0.60 Hz, 1H), 8.40-8.47 (m, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.16(d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.93 (dd, J=8.79, 0.75 Hz, 1H),6.55-6.83 (m, 4H), 4.81-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=7.45 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (s,1H), 4.46 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.46 (dd, J=14.45, 4.92 Hz,1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.11 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.36-2.46 (m, 2H),1.42-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.37 (m, 1H), 0.95-1.01 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 23:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-fluoro-6-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.4 min.;observed ion=850.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.48 (dd,J=7.60, 1.94 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (q, J=7.85 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.30 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=8.34, 2.09 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),6.55-6.82 (m, 4H), 4.81-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.57 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H),3.48 (dd, J=14.01, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 3.14 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54Hz, 1H), 2.34-2.43 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 0.94-1.03 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 24:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using5-chloro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.46 min.;observed ion=866.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 8.60 (d,J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=4.77, 0.89 Hz,1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.84 (m,4H), 4.83-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.51-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.46-3.51 (m,1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.43 (m, 2H),1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 0.94-1.00 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 25:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)thiazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(5-(tributylstannyl)thiazol-2-yl)propan-2-ol as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-methyl-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)thiazol-5-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.3 min.;observed ion=896.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.50 (s,1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H),6.53-6.82 (m, 4H), 4.78-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.45(dd, J=14.01, 5.07 Hz, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.01, 9.24 Hz,1H), 2.35-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.66 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 6H), 1.33-1.38 (m, 1H),0.94-1.02 (m, 1H).

Preparation of Example 26:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner modified as follows:(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate was used instead of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.49 min.;observed ion=955.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 9.41 (d,J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (tt, J=9.24, 2.38 Hz, 1H),6.48-6.58 (m, 2H), 5.92-6.17 (m, 1H), 4.65-4.78 (m, 3H), 4.28-4.42 (m,1H), 3.90-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.37 (dd, J=14.16, 4.92 Hz, 1H), 3.09 (dd,J=14.31, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (tt, J=7.97, 4.69 Hz, 1H), 2.42 (ddd,J=11.25, 7.53, 3.87 Hz, 2H), 1.33-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.10 (m, 2H),1.01-1.05 (m, 1H), 0.95-1.01 (m, 2H).

Preparation of Example 27:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.4 min.;observed ion=959.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.31 (d,J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.44 (m,1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.93 (m, 5H), 5.93-6.22 (m, 1H),4.73-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.94-4.04 (m,1H), 3.10 (dd, J=14.16, 9.39 Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.45 (m,2H), 1.61-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.30-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.17-1.21 (m, 1H), 1.09 (s,1H), 0.96-1.00 (m, 2H).

Preparation of Example 28:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-fluoro-6-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=926.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.48 (dd,J=7.45, 1.79 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (q, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d,J=8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.29 (m, 2H), 6.55-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.94-6.21 (m, 1H),4.73 (dd, J=9.54, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 4.56-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.45 (m, 1H),3.92-4.05 (m, 1H), 3.41 (dd, J=14.31, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.31,9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.42 (m, 2H), 1.29-1.36 (m, 1H),1.09 (dd, J=4.77, 2.38 Hz, 2H), 0.94-0.99 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 29:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-(dibutyl(5-ethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)stannyl)butan-1-ylium as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.43 min.;observed ion=953.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.74 (s,2H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),6.45-6.81 (m, 4H), 5.93-6.19 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.52-4.71 (m,2H), 4.37 (q, J=6.85 Hz, 2H), 3.90-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.06 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.52 (m, 2H), 1.52 (t, J=7.00 Hz, 3H),1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.14 (m, 2H), 0.89-1.04 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 30:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using5-fluoro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.38 min.;observed ion=927.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.06 (s,2H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.26 (br d, J=7.45 Hz, 1H),6.46-6.82 (m, 4H), 5.91-6.20 (m, 1H), 4.74 (dd, J=9.24, 4.77 Hz, 1H),4.57-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.38 (m, 1H), 3.90-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.07 (dd,J=14.16, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.84-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.48 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.38(m, 1H), 1.07-1.14 (m, 2H), 0.87-1.02 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 31:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-methoxy-5-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.46 min.;observed ion=939.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.28 (d,J=1.19 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=1.49 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.05Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.54-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.90-6.22 (m, 1H),4.70 (dd, J=8.94, 3.87 Hz, 1H), 4.56-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.44 (m, 1H),4.11 (s, 3H), 3.93-4.04 (m, 1H), 3.40 (dd, J=14.45, 4.62 Hz, 1H), 3.08(dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.32-2.43 (m, 2H),1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 1.06-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.93-1.01 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 32:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partnermodified as follows:(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate was used instead of(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methylsulfonamido)-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=977.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.31 (d,J=5.36 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.74-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.47-6.57 (m, 2H),5.90-6.20 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.81 (m, 3H), 4.29-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.91-4.04 (m,1H), 3.34-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (tt,J=8.01, 4.81 Hz, 1H), 2.37-2.47 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.41 (m, 1H), 1.08-1.12(m, 2H), 1.01-1.05 (m, 1H), 0.98 (dd, J=8.20, 1.34 Hz, 2H).

Preparation of Example 33:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-methoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.41 min.;observed ion=939.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.79 (d,J=5.66 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.40 (br d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.10 (m, 1H), 6.46-6.81 (m, 4H), 5.92-6.21 (m, 1H),4.73-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.58-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.39 (m, 1H), 4.17 (s, 3H),3.92-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.06 (dd, J=13.41, 9.24 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (ddd, J=8.20,4.92, 2.98 Hz, 1H), 2.35-2.48 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.38 (m, 1H), 1.11-1.15 (m,1H), 1.09 (dd, J=4.77, 1.19 Hz, 1H), 1.02-1.07 (m, 1H), 0.96-1.01 (m,2H).

Preparation of Example 34:N-((S)-1-(1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4,6-dimethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-(1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.42 min.;observed ion=937.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.72 (s,1H), 7.39-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.82 (m, 4H),5.91-6.15 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.39 (m,1H), 3.93-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.02-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.67 (s,6H), 2.37-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.39 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.14 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.10(m, 2H), 0.92-1.01 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 35:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using5-chloro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyridine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.51 min.;observed ion=942.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ ppm 8.76 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (br s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=8.34 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d,J=8.94 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.83 (m, 4H), 5.95-6.21 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.76 (m, 1H),4.56-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.46 (m, 1H), 3.95-4.05 (m, 1H), 3.38-3.46 (m,1H), 3.04-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.85-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.42 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.36(m, 1H), 1.09 (br dd, J=4.32, 2.53 Hz, 2H), 0.98 (br d, J=4.17 Hz, 3H).

Preparation of Example 36:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

A vial was charged with(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (40 mg, 0.036 mmol),3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yne (15.70 mg, 0.107 mmol), copper(I)iodide (0.682 mg, 3.58 μmol), N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1.5 mL) andtriethylamine (0.015 mL, 0.107 mmol). To the mixture was addedbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (2.51 mg, 3.58 μmol). Themixture was stirred 60° C. for 2 h upon which LCMS analysis indicatedthe reaction was complete. The mixture was cooled to room temperatureand then was diluted with ethyl acetate; then washed with water; dried(Na₂SO₄); and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was taken up in DCM (1 mL) and to the solution wasadded triflic acid (0.05 mL) and TFA (1 mL). The mixture was stirred atrt for 1 h and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasdissolved in DMF and then subjected to HPLC purification to afford thetitle compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.43 min.;observed ion=993.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.38 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.76-6.81 (m,1H), 6.49-6.54 (m, 2H), 5.90-6.19 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.73 (m, 2H), 4.56 (dd,J=10.13, 4.17 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.39 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s,3H), 3.00 (dd, J=14.31, 10.13 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (tt, J=7.90, 4.77 Hz, 1H),2.41-2.54 (m, 2H), 1.77 (d, J=1.19 Hz, 6H), 1.36-1.43 (m, 1H), 1.02-1.09(m, 3H), 0.94-1.00 (m, 2H).

Preparation of Example 37:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-(dibutyl(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)stannyl)butan-1-ylium as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.51 min.;observed ion=952.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.03-9.08(m, 1H), 8.41-8.46 (m, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.05 Hz,1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.54-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.97-6.22 (m,1H), 4.68-4.71 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.41(m, 1H), 3.98-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.40 (dd, J=14.01, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 3.07 (dd,J=14.16, 9.39 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.42 (m, 2H), 1.44 (t,J=7.00 Hz, 3H), 1.32-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.08 (dd, J=4.77, 2.38 Hz, 2H),0.94-1.01 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 38:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using5-(tributylstannyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.5 min.;observed ion=976.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.56 (d,J=2.09 Hz, 1H), 8.77-8.84 (m, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=8.20, 0.75 Hz, 1H), 7.39(d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.55-6.84 (m,4H), 5.93-6.24 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.72 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.35-4.46(m, 1H), 3.96-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.38-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=14.31, 9.84Hz, 1H), 2.90 (tt, J=8.05, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 2.31-2.41 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.35(m, 1H), 1.07-1.10 (m, 2H), 0.93-1.02 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 39:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure A using5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.43 min.;observed ion=937.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.97 (s,2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H),6.47-6.82 (m, 4H), 5.95-6.20 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.77 (m, 1H), 4.53-4.71 (m,2H), 4.28-4.39 (m, 1H), 3.91-4.02 (m, 1H), 3.07 (dd, J=14.16, 9.69 Hz,1H), 2.81-2.91 (m, 3H), 2.33-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.32-1.36(m, 1H), 1.07-1.14 (m, 2H), 0.95-1.03 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 40:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-methoxy-6-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=939.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.27 (s,1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.95-6.22 (m, 1H), 4.69-4.73 (m, 1H),4.56-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.35-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.13 (s, 3H), 3.96-4.04 (m, 1H),3.39-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.08 (dd, J=14.31, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.93 (m, 1H),2.34-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 1.06-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.92-1.01 (m,3H).

Preparation of Example 41:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

A vial was charged with(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (30 mg, 0.031 mmol),3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yne (15.03 mg, 0.153 mmol), copper(I) iodide(0.583 mg, 3.06 μmol), N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1.5 mL) andtriethylamine (0.013 mL, 0.092 mmol). To the mixture was addedbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (2.150 mg, 3.06 μmol). Themixture was stirred at room temp for 1 h upon which time LCMS analysisindicated completion of the reaction. The mixture was diluted with ethylacetate; washed with water; dried (Na₂SO₄); and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wasthen diluted with 2 mL of DMF subjected to HPLC purification to affordthe title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.48 min.;observed ion=927.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.36 (d,J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.47-6.83 (m, 5H), 5.93-6.21(m, 1H), 4.52-4.67 (m, 3H), 4.31-4.41 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.45(s, 3H), 2.97-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.38-2.48 (m, 2H), 1.57(s, 6H), 1.34-1.39 (m, 1H), 1.27-1.31 (m, 1H), 1.05-1.09 (m, 2H),0.93-1.01 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 42:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-3-(tributylstannyl)-1H-pyrazole as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.42 min.;observed ion=975.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.87 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.15(d, J=2.68 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.52-6.83 (m, 4H), 5.93-6.21 (m, 1H),4.68-4.78 (m, 3H), 4.55-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.44 (m, 1H), 3.93-4.05 (m,1H), 3.35-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.05 (dd, J=13.86, 9.09 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (tt,J=8.01, 4.81 Hz, 1H), 2.32-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.67 (t, J=18.63 Hz, 3H),1.32-1.37 (m, 1H), 1.06-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.93-1.02 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 43:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-methyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.38 min.;observed ion=923.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.92 (d,J=5.36 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.82 (m, 4H), 5.93-6.21 (m, 1H),4.77 (dd, J=9.24, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 4.57-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.28-4.38 (m, 1H),3.91-4.02 (m, 1H), 3.06 (dd, J=14.31, 9.24 Hz, 1H), 2.84-2.93 (m, 1H),2.72 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.45 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 1.04-1.15 (m, 3H),0.94-1.02 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 44:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-(tributylstannyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.52 min.;observed ion=976.2 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 8.79 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 8.26-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.75, 0.89 Hz, 1H), 7.59(s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.85 (m,4H), 5.91-6.21 (m, 1H), 4.74 (dd, J=9.69, 4.32 Hz, 1H), 4.63 (q, J=16.59Hz, 2H), 4.34-4.44 (m, 1H), 3.94-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.40-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.10(dd, J=14.16, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (tt, J=7.97, 4.84 Hz, 1H), 2.33-2.42(m, 2H), 1.31-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.09 (dd, J=4.77, 2.38 Hz, 2H), 0.95-1.01(m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 45:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

A vial was charged with(1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(N-(4-methoxybenzyl)cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (40 mg, 0.036 mmol),3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yne (17.57 mg, 0.179 mmol), copper(I) iodide(0.682 mg, 3.58 μmol), N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1.5 mL) andtriethylamine (0.015 mL, 0.107 mmol). To the mixture was addedbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (2.51 mg, 3.58 μmol). Themixture was stirred at room temp for 5 h upon which time LCMS analysisindicated the reaction was complete. The mixture was diluted with ethylacetate; washed with water; dried (Na₂SO₄); and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was takenup in DCM (1 mL) and to the resulting solution was added triflic acid(0.05 mL) and TFA (1 mL). The solution was stirred at rt for 1 h andthen concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved inDMF (2 mL) and then subjected to HPLC purification to afford the titlecompound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-5,5-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.52 min.;observed ion=945.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.37 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.72 (s,1H), 6.52 (dd, J=8.05, 2.38 Hz, 2H), 5.92-6.18 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.74 (m,2H), 4.55-4.59 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.86-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.45 (s,3H), 3.00 (dd, J=14.16, 9.98 Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.53 (m,2H), 1.57 (s, 6H), 1.36-1.43 (m, 1H), 1.03-1.09 (m, 3H), 0.93-0.99 (m,2H).

Preparation of Example 46:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.45 min.;observed ion=977.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.41 (d,J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=5.07 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.75Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.83 (m, 4H), 5.94-6.22 (m, 1H),4.76 (dd, J=9.54, 4.77 Hz, 1H), 4.57-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.33-4.44 (m, 1H),3.93-4.05 (m, 1H), 3.35-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=14.31, 9.54 Hz, 1H),2.89 (tt, J=8.01, 4.81 Hz, 1H), 2.32-2.44 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.37 (m, 1H),1.07-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.94-1.03 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 47:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

A vial was charged with(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2-((S)-1-(2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamido)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (30 mg, 0.031 mmol),3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yne (13.44 mg, 0.092 mmol), copper(I)iodide (0.583 mg, 3.06 μmol), N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) (1.5 mL) andtriethylamine (0.013 mL, 0.092 mmol). To the mixture was addedbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride (2.150 mg, 3.06 μmol). Themixture was degassed (brief high vacuum, then refilled with Ar) and thenheated at 60° C. for 3 h. The mixture was cooled to room temperature;diluted with ethyl acetate; washed with water; dried (Na₂SO₄); and thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresulting residue was dissolved in DMF (2 mL) and then subjected to HPLCpurification to afford the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)but-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.38 min.;observed ion=975.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 7.37 (d,J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.48-6.81 (m,4H), 5.93-6.20 (m, 1H), 4.53-4.67 (m, 3H), 4.31-4.43 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.99(m, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 2.99 (dd, J=14.31, 9.84 Hz, 1H), 2.88 (tt,J=7.94, 4.73 Hz, 1H), 2.39-2.51 (m, 2H), 1.78 (s, 6H), 1.33-1.39 (m,1H), 1.05-1.10 (m, 2H), 0.94-1.02 (m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 48:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.34 min.;observed ion=909.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.10 (d,J=4.77 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.68 (t, J=4.92 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.05Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 6.46-6.83 (m, 4H), 5.91-6.20 (m, 1H),4.73-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.92-4.03 (m,1H), 3.07 (dd, J=14.01, 9.54 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (tt, J=8.01, 4.81 Hz, 1H),2.32-2.49 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.38 (m, 1H), 1.06-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.94-1.02 (m,3H).

Preparation of Example 49:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using4-(dibutyl(2-ethoxypyrimidin-5-yl)stannyl)butan-1-ylium as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.43 min.;observed ion=953.4 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.37 (s,2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=8.05 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H),6.53-6.84 (m, 4H), 5.94-6.22 (m, 1H), 4.65-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.56-4.61 (m,2H), 4.34-4.44 (m, 1H), 3.95-4.04 (m, 1H), 3.38 (dd, J=14.31, 4.17 Hz,1H), 3.06 (dd, J=14.16, 9.69 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.43 (m,2H), 1.46-1.49 (m, 3H), 1.30-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.13 (m, 2H), 0.90-1.01(m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 50:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopentat[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure B using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method A: retention time=1.37 min.;observed ion=909.3 (M+H). 1H NMR (500 MHz, METHANOL-d4) δ ppm 9.71 (d,J=1.49 Hz, 1H), 8.77-8.84 (m, 2H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.05 Hz,1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.75 Hz, 1H), 6.54-6.83 (m, 4H), 5.94-6.22 (m, 1H),4.69-4.72 (m, 1H), 4.56-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.42 (m, 1H), 3.92-4.02 (m,1H), 3.39-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=14.31, 9.83 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.93 (m,1H), 2.35-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.14 (m, 2H), 0.93-1.01(m, 3H).

Preparation of Example 51:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.02 min.;observed ion=933.0 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 52:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.11 min.;observed ion=950.9 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 53:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.07 min.;observed ion=911.2 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 54:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using5-fluoro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.95 min.;observed ion=901 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 55:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using5-ethoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.07 min.;observed ion=927.1 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 56:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.87 min.;observed ion=883 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 57:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using4,6-dimethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.05 min.;observed ion=911 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 58:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using4-methyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.96 min.;observed ion=897 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 59:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using4-methoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.03 min.;observed ion=913.1 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 60:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using2-(tributylstannyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.26 min.;observed ion=950.1 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 61:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using5-(tributylstannyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.23 min.;observed ion=949.9 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 62:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure C using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrazine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.94 min.;observed ion=883 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 63:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using4-(difluoromethyl)-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.04 min.;observed ion=950.9 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 64:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using2-(tributylstannyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine as the couplingpartner. The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.13 min.;observed ion=969.1 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 65:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using5-ethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.11 min.;observed ion=929 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 66:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using5-fluoro-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.98 min.;observed ion=919.1 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 67:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using5-ethoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.1 min.;observed ion=945 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 68:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. The experimentafforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=2.91 min.;observed ion=900.9 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 69:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using4,6-dimethyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.1 min.;observed ion=929.2 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 70:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using4-methyl-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3 min.;observed ion=914.9 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 71:N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using4-methoxy-2-(tributylstannyl)pyrimidine as the coupling partner. Theexperiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.06 min.;observed ion=931 (M+H).

Preparation of Example 72:N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide

The title compound was prepared according to General Procedure D using2-(tributylstannyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine as the coupling partner.The experiment afforded the title compound,N-((S)-1-((1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-(methylsulfonamido)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-((3bS,4aR)-3-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-3b,4,4a,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-c]pyrazol-1-yl)acetamide.The sample was analyzed using LCMS Method B: retention time=3.29 min.;observed ion=967.9 (M+H).

IUPAC Chemical Names:

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Example IUPAC Name Example 1N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 2N-[(1R)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 3N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 4N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 5N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 6N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 7N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 8N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-[1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 9N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 10N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutyl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 11N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 12N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 13N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 14N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 15N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-[2-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 16N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 17N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(2-methanesulfonyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 18N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-[2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 19N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-[1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 20N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 21N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(3-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 22N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 23N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 24N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 25N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-(4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-methyl-1H-indazol-7-yl)-4-[2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1,3-thiazol-5-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 26N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-5,5-difluoro-9-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 27N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 28N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 29N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 30N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 31N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 32N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-5,5-difluoro-9-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 33N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 34N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 35N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 36N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(3-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-5,5-difluoro-9-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 37N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(6-ethoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 38N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 39N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 40N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(6-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 41N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 42N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-[1-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 43N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 44N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 45N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(3-methoxy-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-5,5-difluoro-9-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 46N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 47N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(3-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbut-1-yn-1-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 48N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 49 N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-2′-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-[4,5′-bipyrimidin]-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 50N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-cyclopropanesulfonamido-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 51N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 52N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 53N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 54N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 55N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 56N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 57N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 58N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 59N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 60N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 61N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 62N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-1-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-3-methanesulfonamido-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-(pyrazin-2-yl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 63N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-(difluoromethyl)-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 64N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 65N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 66N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-fluoro-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 67N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-5-ethoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 68N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamideExample 69 N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4,6-dimethyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 70N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methyl-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 71N-[(1S)-1-[(1′P)-1′-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-4-methoxy-6′-oxo-1′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyrimidin]-2′-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide Example 72N-[(1S)-1-[(1P)-1-[4-chloro-3-methanesulfonamido-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indazol-7-yl]-6-oxo-4-[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl]-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-[(2S,4R)-9-(difluoromethyl)-5,5-difluoro-7,8-diazatricyclo[4.3.0.0²,⁴]nona-1(6),8-dien-7-yl]acetamide

Biological Methods

HIV cell culture assay—MT-2 cells, 293T cells and the proviral DNA cloneof NL4-3 virus were obtained from the NIH AIDS Research and ReferenceReagent Program. MT-2 cells were propagated in RPMI 1640 mediasupplemented with 10% heat inactivated fetal bovine serum (FBS), 100μg/ml penicillin G and up to 100 units/mL streptomycin. The 293T cellswere propagated in DMEM media supplemented with 10% heat inactivatedFBS, 100 μg/mL penicillin G and 100 μg/mL streptomycin. A recombinantNL4-3 proviral clone, in which a section of the nef gene was replacedwith the Renilla luciferase gene, was used to make the reference virusused in these studies. The recombinant virus was prepared throughtransfection of the recombinant NL4-3 proviral clone into 293T cellsusing Transit-293 Transfection Reagent from Mirus Bio LLC (Madison,Wis.). Supernatent was harvested after 2-3 days and the amount of viruspresent was titered in MT-2 cells using luciferase enzyme activity as amarker by measuring luciferase enzyme activity. Luciferase wasquantitated using the EnduRen Live Cell Substrate from Promega (Madison,Wis.). Antiviral activities of compounds toward the recombinant viruswere quantified by measuring luciferase activity in MT-2 cells infectedfor 4-5 days with the recombinant virus in the presence of serialdilutions of the compound.

The 50% effective concentration (EC₅₀) was calculated by using theexponential form of the median effect equation where(Fa)=1/[1+(ED₅₀/drug conc.)^(m)] (Johnson V A, Byington R T. InfectivityAssay. In Techniques in HIV Research. ed. Aldovini A, Walker B D. 71-76.New York: Stockton Press. 1990). Curve fitting and analysis wereperformed with ActivityBase XE Runner software version 9.1.0.4 usingmodel 203 (ID Business Solutions, LTD, Guildford, UK).

Compound cytotoxicity and the corresponding CC₅₀ values were determinedusing the same protocol as described in the antiviral assay except thatuninfected cells were used. Cytotoxicity was assessed on day 4 inuninfected MT2 cells by using a XTT(2,3-bis[2-Methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl]-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxyanilideinner salt)-based colorimetric assay (Sigma-Aldrich, St Louis, Mo.).

Example EC₅₀ nM CC₅₀ μM Example 1 0.72 >0.5 Example 2 190 >0.5 Example 31.7 >0.1 Example 4 0.044 >0.1 Example 5 0.054 >0.1 Example 6 0.054 >0.1Example 7 0.53 >0.1 Example 8 0.28 >0.1 Example 9 0.040 >0.1 Example 100.079 >0.1 Example 11 0.81 >0.1 Example 12 0.019 >0.1 Example 130.20 >0.1 Example 14 0.042 >0.1 Example 15 0.59 >0.1 Example 160.31 >0.1 Example 17 0.81 >0.1 Example 18 0.47 >0.1 Example 19 0.74 >0.1Example 20 0.16 >0.1 Example 21 0.069 >0.5 Example 22 0.46 >0.1 Example23 0.42 >0.1 Example 24 0.37 >0.1 Example 25 1.5 >0.1 Example 260.11 >0.1 Example 27 0.13 >0.1 Example 28 0.39 >0.1 Example 290.052 >0.1 Example 30 0.20 >0.1 Example 31 0.53 >0.1 Example 320.30 >0.1 Example 33 0.13 >0.1 Example 34 0.24 >0.1 Example 35 0.72 >0.1Example 36 0.16 >0.1 Example 37 3.7 >0.1 Example 38 0.39 >0.1 Example 390.059 >0.1 Example 40 0.60 >0.1 Example 41 0.064 >0.1 Example 420.21 >0.1 Example 43 0.17 >0.1 Example 44 0.24 >0.1 Example 45 0.12 >0.1Example 46 0.050 >0.1 Example 47 0.047 >0.1 Example 48 0.18 >0.1 Example49 0.58 >0.1 Example 50 0.81 >0.1

The disclosure is not limited to the foregoing illustrative examples andthe examples should be considered in all respects as illustrative andnot restrictive, reference being made to the appended claims, ratherthan to the foregoing examples, and all changes which come within themeaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended tobe embraced.

1. A compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein: X¹ and X² are independently selected from H, F, C₁, and —CH₃, and X³ is H, F, Cl, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —OCHF₂, or —OCF₃ with the proviso that within the group X¹, X², and X³ the substituent C₁ is not used more than twice and the substituent —CH₃ is not used more than twice; R¹ is hydrogen, Cl, or CH₃; R² is hydrogen, C₁-C₃alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, or C₃-C₆cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1-2 fluorines; R³ is C₁-C₃alkyl or C₃-C₄ cycloalkyl; G¹ is phenyl optionally substituted 1-3 times with a substituent independently selected from fluorine, chlorine, —CH₃, and —OCH₃, or G¹ is selected from:

wherein G² and G³ are independently selected from hydrogen and C₁-C₃alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines; G⁴ is —C(CH₃)₂OH, —SO₂(C₁-C₄alkyl), or C₁-C₃alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines; G⁵ is H, F, C₁-C₄alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, or O(C₁-C₄alkyl) optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines; G⁶ is H, F, or C₁; G⁷ is H, F, Cl, C₁-C₄alkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines, or O(C₁-C₄alkyl) optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines; G⁸ is F, Cl, —CN, C₁-C₄alkyl, or O(C₁-C₄ alkyl) optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines; G⁹ is —O(C₁-C₃alkyl), —O(C₃-C₄cycloalkyl), —SO₂(C₁-C₃alkyl), or —SO₂(C₃-C₄cycloalkyl); G¹⁰ is —OCH₃, —OCHF₂, or —OCF₃; W is selected from:

wherein R⁴ is methyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines.
 2. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein W is the following:


3. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein W is the following:


4. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein W is one of the following:

wherein R⁴ is methyl optionally substituted with 1-3 fluorines.
 5. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein R¹ is Cl; R² is methyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl, or 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl; and R³ is methyl or cyclopropyl.
 6. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein X³ is H.
 7. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein X¹ is F, X² is F, and X³ is H.
 8. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein if X³ is H then at least one of X¹ and X² is other than F.
 9. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein G¹ is one of the following:


10. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein the stereochemistry is as depicted below:


11. A compound or salt according to claim 1 wherein the stereochemistry is as depicted below:


12. A compound or salt according to claim 1, selected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or salt according to claim
 1. 14. A composition according to claim 13 further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
 15. A composition according to claim 13 suitable for oral administration, for intramuscular injection, or for subcutaneous injection.
 16. A method of treating HIV infection in a human comprising administration of a compound or salt according to claim
 1. 17. The method of claim 16 wherein said administration is oral.
 18. The method of claim 16 wherein said administration comprises administering by injection intramuscularly.
 19. The method of claim 16 wherein said method further comprises administration of at least one other agent used for treatment of HIV infection in a human.
 20. The method of claim 19 wherein said at least one other agent is selected from the group consisting of dolutegravir, bictegravir, lamivudine, fostemsavir, and cabotegravir. 21-23. (canceled) 